Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B73 5DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B73 5DS.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B73 5DS 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.

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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

B73 5DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 83% 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.

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

B73 5DS is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Beggars Bush in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

For families considering a move, B73 5DS represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B73 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00047926 (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 5DS. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.2%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

B73 5DS has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Burglary13
Vehicle crime8
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft4

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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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.7 km
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New Oscott Primary School

Good675 pupils1.2 km
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Twickenham Primary School

Good455 pupils1.3 km
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Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls

Good1228 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • BP Bush Service Station0.8 km
  • Lay Bros Ltd0.8 km
  • Costcutter /Drinks Stop0.7 km
  • Jens Sweet Shop0.5 km
  • Court Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Greyhound Inn0.8 km
  • Sutton Park Hotel0.6 km
  • The Bishop Vesey0.6 km
  • Beggars Bush0.5 km
  • Royal Sutton Coldfield Club0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Gourmet 40.7 km
  • Boldmere Harvester0.6 km
  • Cafe Verona0.6 km
  • Cask and Craft0.5 km
  • GAINDE BURGER0.8 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • The Curry Pot0.8 km
  • Piri King0.6 km
  • Veggiehut0.9 km
  • Boldmere Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.7 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylde Green1.2 km
  • Chester Road1.8 km
  • Erdington2.3 km