Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BEECH HILL ROAD, B72 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH HILL ROAD, B72 1DT.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B72 1DT 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B72 1DT combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£797k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £797k. Property prices are trending up 36.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B72 1DT is a well-regarded residential area on Beech Hill Road, 0.5km from Chester Road in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Wylde Green ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

For serious buyers, B72 1DT is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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 — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £797k, up 36.3% year-on-year. 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 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00047961 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B72 1DT. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.9%
Asian / British Asian16.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 760,000

3 sales · Mean £ 756,666

Semi-Detached

£ 547,500

4 sales · Mean £ 548,000

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

Crime around B72 1DT is above average at 100 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.

Shoplifting225
Violence and sexual offences49
Other theft25
Vehicle crime15
Anti-social behaviour11

school Local Schools

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Wylde Green Primary School

Good422 pupils0.6 km
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Penns Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Yenton Primary School

Good619 pupils0.9 km
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St Edmund Campion Catholic School

Good1102 pupils0.9 km
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Bishop Walsh Catholic School

Good1067 pupils1.3 km
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Abbey Catholic Primary School

Good416 pupils1.3 km
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Maney Hill Primary School

Good420 pupils1.5 km
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Boldmere Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding333 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Sutton Drinkstore0.3 km
  • Wine Rack0.5 km
  • Nisa Wylde Green0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • A K Holder Limited0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Yenton0.6 km
  • Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.5 km
  • Walmley Golf Club0.5 km
  • Wylde Green Public House0.7 km
  • Boldmere Oak0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Burger Boi0.4 km
  • Casa De Burito0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Sabalan0.7 km
  • Coffee Cup0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Local0.3 km
  • Central England Co Operative0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Balti Hut0.7 km
  • HongKong House0.3 km
  • Sushi Bistro0.4 km
  • Yau0.9 km
  • 1580 Contemporary Indian Dining0.7 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Clover Spa and Hotel0.6 km
  • Westfield Court Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester Road0.7 km
  • Wylde Green1.0 km
  • Erdington1.5 km