Dean Close is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B72 1BW is located in the Sutton Wylde Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dean Close, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B72 1AZ, B72 1FW, B72 1DL, B72 1DW, B72 1AT, B72 1DT, B72 1DR, B72 1AY, B72 1BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B72 1BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 52.3% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.7% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B72 1BW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.7% | 27.5% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 58.8% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 52.3% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 28.9% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 16% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 12.1% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 13.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.9% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 39.3% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 86.9% | 67.9% | -19.0% | 81.4% | -13.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 7.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, 83.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 83.9% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 84.2% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 12.6% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.4% | 37.2% | -10.8% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Sikh | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dean Close was 642.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 411.0% higher than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Dean Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 166 local areas in Erdington and the 57th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 614.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dean Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2015-10-13 | £497,107 |
| 4 Dean Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-01-22 | £434,095 |
| 2 Dean Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2013-10-11 | £452,254 |
| 6 Dean Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2012-01-27 | £457,316 |
| Pine Gables, 3 Dean Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2007-10-19 | £599,798 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 3,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 4,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wylde Green Primary School Green Lanes , B73 5JL | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penns Primary School Berwood Road , B72 1BS | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yenton Primary School Chester Road , Erdington B24 0ED | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yenton Primary School Chester Road , Erdington B24 0ED | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yenton Junior School Chester Road , Erdington B24 0ED | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindridge Junior School Langley Hall Drive , B75 7NQ | - not rated | 4,678 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 990 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 3,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 5,369 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood School Rowden Drive , Erdington B23 5UL | - not rated | 795 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspirations Independent School 81 Sutton Road , B23 5XA | - not rated | 924 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wylde Green College 245 Birmingham Road , B72 1EA | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Academy New Horizon Academy , Erdington B23 6DY | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce Desserts | 4 The Lanes Shopping Centre, Birmingham Road | 177 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 21-22 The Lanes Shopping Centre, Birmingham Road | 201 yd | |
| Namaste Sutton | 24 The Lanes Shopping Centre, Birmingham Road | 201 yd | |
| Zengh Fine Indian Dining | 358 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 221 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 364-366 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar | 430 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 382 yd | |
| The Yenton | Sutton Road, Birmingham | 514 yd | |
| Walmley Golf Club | Brooks Road, Birmingham | 571 yd | |
| Boldmere Oak | Boldmere Tap, 363 Boldmere Road | 825 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | 294 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HongKong House | 401 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 231 yd | |
| Sushi Bistro | 419 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 301 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 439 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 322 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | 408 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 382 yd | |
| Chester House Chinese Takeaway | 706 Chester Road, Erdington | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | 346 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 241 yd | |
| Central England Co Operative | 443-447 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 301 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wylde Green Primary School GREEN LANES | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Walmley Golf Club BROOKS ROAD | golf | 411 yd |
| Boldmere Sports And Social Club Boldmere Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Alcoa Sports Ground (Closed) Chatsworth Close | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Penns Primary School BERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sutton Coldfield) GRAVELLY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 947 yd |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.45 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.