B73 5BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lakehouse Road, 0.6km from Short Heath in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
Within the B73 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. 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. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, down 20.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B73 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00186095 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAKEHOUSE ROAD, B73 5BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAKEHOUSE ROAD, B73 5BX.
131
47
£ 46,500 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 47, B73 5BX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 20.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B73 5BX. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 295,000
5 sales · Mean £ 299,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B73 5BX 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 Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Sangha News Ltd.0.7 km
- Witton Lodge Convenience(Premier)0.7 km
- Mirosa Global Ltd0.9 km
- Beghals Wine Store0.9 km
- Boldmere Convenience Stores Ltd0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Greyhound Inn0.2 km
- Boldmere Oak0.8 km
- Beggars Bush1.0 km
- The Bishop Vesey1.0 km
- Oscott Social Club0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Edwards Restaurant0.8 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- House of Mr Li0.9 km
- Boldmere Bistro0.5 km
- Boldmere Harvester0.8 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Yau0.8 km
- Pizza e Pasta0.8 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 Green1.2 km
- Erdington1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B735BX · Data under Open Government Licence