Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

PENNS LANE, B72 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENNS LANE, B72 1BJ.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

386

cake
Avg Age

44

payments
Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

work
Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

lightbulb

Index Insight: B72 1BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

shieldSafety
4/10
family_restroomFamily
10/10
favoriteHealth
7/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
4/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
psychology

Area Character

B72 1BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £575k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £575k.

home £575,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B72 1BJ is a well-regarded residential area on Penns Lane, 0.4km from Chester Road in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Wylde Green ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B72, B72 1BJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £575k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for B72 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00047962 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B72 1BJ. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.3%
Asian / British Asian20.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 577,500

6 sales · Mean £ 578,333

Semi-Detached

£ 507,625

2 sales · Mean £ 507,625

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B72 1BJ is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting198
Violence and sexual offences34
Other theft22
Vehicle crime10
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

P

Penns Primary School

Good209 pupils0.4 km
P

Yenton Primary School

Good619 pupils0.7 km
P

Wylde Green Primary School

Good422 pupils0.8 km
S

St Edmund Campion Catholic School

Good1102 pupils0.9 km
P

Abbey Catholic Primary School

Good416 pupils1.3 km
S

Bishop Walsh Catholic School

Good1067 pupils1.4 km
P

Paget Primary School

Requires Improvement387 pupils1.5 km
A

Osborne Nursery School

Good121 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Sutton Drinkstore0.5 km
  • Wine Rack0.5 km
  • Nisa Wylde Green0.5 km
  • A K Holder Limited0.5 km
  • Coral Bookmakers0.5 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Yenton0.6 km
  • Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.5 km
  • Digby0.9 km
  • Walmley Golf Club0.6 km
  • Wylde Green Public House0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Burger Boi0.5 km
  • Casa De Burito0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Sabalan0.8 km
  • Juboraj Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 15 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Local0.5 km
  • Central England Co Operative0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Balti Hut0.8 km
  • HongKong House0.4 km
  • Sushi Bistro0.5 km
  • 1580 Contemporary Indian Dining0.8 km
  • Atlantis Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Clover Spa and Hotel0.6 km
  • Westfield Court Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester Road0.8 km
  • Wylde Green1.3 km
  • Erdington1.6 km