B72 1DH is a safe, established residential area on Birmingham Road, 0.6km from Wylde Green in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Wylde Green ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. 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. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k, up 23.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B72 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00047939 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B72 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B72 1DH.
353
44
£ 60,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B72 1DH 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B72 1DH spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 23.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B72 1DH. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 220,000
5 sales · Mean £ 227,000
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B72 1DH has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wylde Green Primary School
Maney Hill Primary School
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
Boldmere Junior School
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Penns Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Sutton Drinkstore0.7 km
- Wine Rack0.9 km
- Nisa Wylde Green0.7 km
- A K Holder Limited0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Sutton Coldfield Hard Courts Club0.7 km
- Walmley Golf Club0.4 km
- Boldmere Oak0.9 km
- Horse & Jockey0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Burger Boi0.9 km
- Casa De Burito0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Dolce Desserts0.7 km
- Highbury Theatre Centre0.9 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.8 km
- Central England Co Operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- HongKong House0.8 km
- Sushi Bistro0.9 km
- Pizza e Pasta1.0 km
- Atlantis Fish Bar0.9 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Westfield Court Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green0.5 km
- Chester Road1.0 km
- Erdington1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wylde Green Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B721DH · Data under Open Government Licence