B73 5BS 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k, up 140.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B73 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00047956 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BS.
287
40
£ 46,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B73 5BS 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B73 5BS's 69% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £327k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 140.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B73 5BS. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 307,500
8 sales · Mean £ 369,243
Flat
£ 133,000
11 sales · Mean £ 137,822
Terraced
£ 359,000
2 sales · Mean £ 359,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B73 5BS has low crime rates — 26 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
Boldmere Junior School
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
Wylde Green Primary School
Court Farm Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
Abbey Catholic Primary School
Oasis Academy Short Heath
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Sangha News Ltd.0.7 km
- Witton Lodge Convenience(Premier)0.9 km
- Mirosa Global Ltd0.8 km
- Beghals Wine Store0.7 km
- Boldmere Convenience Stores Ltd0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Greyhound Inn0.5 km
- Boldmere Oak0.5 km
- The Bishop Vesey1.0 km
- The Rose And Crown0.6 km
- The Leopard0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Edwards Restaurant0.6 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- House of Mr Li1.0 km
- Boldmere Bistro0.5 km
- Boldmere Harvester0.9 km
- + 10 more
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester Road0.8 km
- Wylde Green1.0 km
- Erdington1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B735BS · Data under Open Government Licence