B72 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on Birmingham Road, 0.7km from Wylde Green 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 1DJ offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £476k. 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00047953 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B72 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B72 1DJ.
313
43
£ 60,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B72 1DJ 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
B72 1DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £476k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B72 1DJ. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 169,000
3 sales · Mean £ 168,666
Detached
£ 567,500
5 sales · Mean £ 588,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B72 1DJ has low crime rates — 13 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
Penns Primary School
Maney Hill Primary School
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
Boldmere Junior School
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
Yenton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Sutton Drinkstore0.5 km
- Wine Rack0.7 km
- Nisa Wylde Green0.5 km
- A K Holder Limited0.7 km
- Coral Bookmakers0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Yenton0.9 km
- Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.7 km
- Walmley Golf Club0.3 km
- Wylde Green Public House0.2 km
- Sutton Coldfield Hard Courts Club0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Burger Boi0.7 km
- Casa De Burito0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Sabalan0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.6 km
- Central England Co Operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Balti Hut0.9 km
- HongKong House0.6 km
- Sushi Bistro0.7 km
- 1580 Contemporary Indian Dining0.9 km
- Atlantis Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clover Spa and Hotel0.9 km
- Westfield Court Hotel0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green0.6 km
- Chester Road0.8 km
- Erdington1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B721DJ · Data under Open Government Licence