Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

COLLEGE ROAD, B73 5DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROAD, B73 5DJ.

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Population

363

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B73 5DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

B73 5DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 25.2% year-on-year.

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

B73 5DJ is a safe, established residential area on College Road, 0.5km from Beggars Bush in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

For serious buyers, B73 5DJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £313k, down 25.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B73 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00047888 (shared with 3 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 5DJ. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian10.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

15 sales · Mean £ 311,066

Terraced

£ 270,500

8 sales · Mean £ 286,250

Detached

£ 451,000

1 sales · Mean £ 451,000

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

B73 5DJ has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting68
Violence and sexual offences35
Burglary15
Vehicle crime15
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Boldmere Junior School

Outstanding368 pupils0.7 km
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Boldmere Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding333 pupils0.7 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.9 km
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New Oscott Primary School

Good675 pupils1.1 km
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Twickenham Primary School

Good455 pupils1.1 km
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Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls

Good1228 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Avery Local0.9 km
  • Boots0.7 km
  • A1 Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Costcutter /Drinks Stop0.5 km
  • Jens Sweet Shop0.7 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Miller and Carter1.0 km
  • Simla Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.5 km
  • Hot n Spicy Hut0.9 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.5 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • KFC0.5 km
  • The Curry Pot0.6 km
  • Piri King0.8 km
  • Veggiehut0.7 km
  • Boldmere Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Greyhound Inn0.8 km
  • Sutton Park Hotel0.8 km
  • The Bishop Vesey0.8 km
  • Beggars Bush0.3 km
  • Royal Sutton Coldfield Club0.4 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylde Green1.4 km
  • Chester Road1.9 km
  • Erdington2.4 km