Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BL.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

B73 5BL is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £375k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 9.1% year-on-year.

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

B73 5BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chester Road, 0.7km from Short Heath in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, down 9.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B73 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00047949 (shared with 10 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 B73 5BL. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.7%
Asian / British Asian15.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 300,000

5 sales · Mean £ 317,000

Detached

£ 296,000

2 sales · Mean £ 296,000

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

1 sales · Mean £ 310,000

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

B73 5BL has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences66
Vehicle crime13
Burglary7
Other crime6
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Boldmere Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding333 pupils0.4 km
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Boldmere Junior School

Outstanding368 pupils0.4 km
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Court Farm Primary School

Good231 pupils1.0 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.1 km
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Wylde Green Primary School

Good422 pupils1.1 km
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Oasis Academy Short Heath

Good467 pupils1.3 km
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St Edmund Campion Catholic School

Good1102 pupils1.5 km
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Abbey Catholic Primary School

Good416 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Simla Ltd0.9 km
  • Edwards Restaurant0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • House of Mr Li0.8 km
  • La Caverna0.9 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Sangha News Ltd.0.8 km
  • Witton Lodge Convenience(Premier)0.8 km
  • Mirosa Global Ltd0.8 km
  • Beghals Wine Store0.9 km
  • Boldmere Convenience Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Greyhound Inn0.3 km
  • Boldmere Oak0.7 km
  • Beggars Bush1.0 km
  • Sutton Park Hotel0.9 km
  • The Bishop Vesey0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Yau0.8 km
  • Boldmere Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Piri King0.9 km
  • Pizza e Pasta0.7 km
  • Maharajah Tandoori Indian Take Away0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylde Green1.0 km
  • Chester Road1.1 km
  • Erdington1.5 km