B73 5BU 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.
For families considering a move, B73 5BU represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £447k.
Census 2021 statistics for B73 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00047949 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BU.
283
45
£ 46,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
B73 5BU 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. £447k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B73 5BU. 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
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 447,500
2 sales · Mean £ 447,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B73 5BU has low crime rates — 22 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
Court Farm Primary School
Wylde Green Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Oasis Academy Short Heath
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
Abbey Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Sangha News Ltd.0.7 km
- Witton Lodge Convenience(Premier)0.7 km
- Mirosa Global Ltd0.8 km
- Beghals Wine Store0.9 km
- Boldmere Convenience Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Greyhound Inn0.3 km
- Boldmere Oak0.7 km
- Beggars Bush1.0 km
- Sutton Park Hotel1.0 km
- The Bishop Vesey0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Edwards Restaurant0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- House of Mr Li0.9 km
- La Caverna1.0 km
- The Bengal Garden0.9 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Yau0.8 km
- Piri King1.0 km
- Pizza e Pasta0.7 km
- Maharajah Tandoori Indian Take Away0.8 km
- Tangs Garden1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester Road1.1 km
- Wylde Green1.1 km
- Erdington1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B735BU · Data under Open Government Licence