Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

287

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B73 5BN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 40, B73 5BN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £332k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 55.8% year-on-year.

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

B73 5BN is a safe, established residential area on Chester Road, 0.6km from Short Heath in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

For families considering a move, B73 5BN represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. 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. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, up 55.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B73 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00047956 (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 B73 5BN. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.4%
Asian / British Asian12.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 330,000

5 sales · Mean £ 351,500

Semi-Detached

£ 259,250

4 sales · Mean £ 257,125

Terraced

£ 224,000

1 sales · Mean £ 224,000

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

B73 5BN has low crime rates — 23 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 offences64
Vehicle crime16
Burglary9
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Boldmere Junior School

Outstanding368 pupils0.6 km
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Boldmere Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding333 pupils0.6 km
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Wylde Green Primary School

Good422 pupils0.8 km
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Court Farm Primary School

Good231 pupils1.0 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.2 km
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St Edmund Campion Catholic School

Good1102 pupils1.2 km
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Abbey Catholic Primary School

Good416 pupils1.3 km
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Osborne Nursery School

Good121 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Sangha News Ltd.0.8 km
  • Witton Lodge Convenience(Premier)0.9 km
  • Mirosa Global Ltd0.7 km
  • Beghals Wine Store0.6 km
  • Boldmere Convenience Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Greyhound Inn0.5 km
  • Boldmere Oak0.4 km
  • The Bishop Vesey1.0 km
  • The Rose And Crown0.6 km
  • The Leopard0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Edwards Restaurant0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • House of Mr Li1.0 km
  • The Bengal Garden1.0 km
  • Boldmere Bistro0.5 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Yau0.5 km
  • Balti Hut1.0 km
  • Gravelly Chippy0.9 km
  • 1580 Contemporary Indian Dining1.0 km
  • Chester House Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester Road0.8 km
  • Wylde Green0.9 km
  • Erdington1.3 km