B73 5BF is a safe, established residential area on Chester Gardens, 0.5km from Beggars Bush in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B73, B73 5BF offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% 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 — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £346k, up 49.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B73 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00047938 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTER GARDENS, B73 5BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER GARDENS, B73 5BF.
389
40
£ 53,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B73 5BF 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B73 5BF — age 40, 76% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £346k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 49.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B73 5BF. The average age is 39.6. 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
Terraced
£ 243,500
6 sales · Mean £ 230,833
Detached
£ 481,000
4 sales · Mean £ 429,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B73 5BF has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
Boldmere Junior School
Twickenham Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
New Oscott Primary School
Court Farm Primary School
Story Wood School
Oasis Academy Short Heath
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Boots0.7 km
- A1 Convenience Store0.8 km
- Costcutter /Drinks Stop0.4 km
- Jens Sweet Shop0.9 km
- BP Bush Service Station0.6 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Simla Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.6 km
- Hot n Spicy Hut0.7 km
- Gourmet 40.6 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer Plc0.6 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- KFC0.6 km
- The College Fish Bar0.9 km
- The Curry Pot0.6 km
- Piri King0.9 km
- Veggiehut0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Greyhound Inn0.6 km
- The Royal British Legion1.0 km
- Sutton Park Hotel0.9 km
- The Bishop Vesey0.9 km
- Oscott Social Club1.0 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green1.5 km
- Chester Road1.8 km
- Erdington2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B735BF · Data under Open Government Licence