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East View Road is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B72 1JA is located in the Sutton Wylde Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about East View Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B72 1NB, B72 1JX, B72 1JW, B76 1QT, B72 1LH, B72 1JB, B72 1LJ, B72 1HH, B72 1HG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B72 1JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50%50.4%0.4% 51.0% -0.6%
Male50%49.6%-0.4% 49.0% 0.6%

Partnership Status

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 1JA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single21.3%26.4%5.1% 37.9% -11.5%
Married: Opposite sex68.1%62.7%-5.4% 44.2% 18.5%
Separated2%2.1%0.1% 2.2% -0.1%
Divorced5.9%5.6%-0.3% 9.1% -3.5%
Widowed2.8%3.2%0.4% 6.1% -2.9%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health49.4%56.6%7.2% 48.4% 8.2%
Good health32.1%29.4%-2.7% 33.6% -4.2%
Fair health15.4%10.6%-4.8% 12.7% -2.1%
Bad health3.2%2.6%-0.6% 4.0% -1.4%
Very bad health0%0.9%0.9% 1.2% -0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around B72 1JA this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications14.2%9.5%-4.7% 18.2% -8.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.8%4.2%-7.6% 9.6% -5.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.6%11.3%-1.3% 13.4% -2.1%
Apprenticeship5.1%3.9%-1.2% 5.3% -1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.6%16.5%3.9% 16.9% -0.4%
Degree or Similar40.9%53.2%12.3% 33.8% 19.4%
Other2.8%1.4%-1.4% 2.8% -1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.9%0.9% 1.1% -0.2%
Chinese0.3%1.4%1.1% 0.7% 0.7%
Indian3.8%7.2%3.4% 3.1% 4.1%
Pakistani3.5%4%0.5% 2.7% 1.3%
Other Asian0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.6% -1.3%
Black African0%1.7%1.7% 2.5% -0.8%
Black Caribbean0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.0% -0.7%
Other Black1.3%0.3%-1.0% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.9%0.9% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and African0%0.9%0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean1%2%1.0% 0.9% 1.1%
Mixed Other1.3%1.4%0.1% 0.8% 0.6%
White86.9%76.9%-10.0% 81.4% -4.5%
Arab0%1.7%1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
Other1.3%0%-1.3% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96.5%87.1%-9.4% 83.2% 3.9%
European Union0.3%2.9%2.6% 6.1% -3.2%
Africa0%1.4%1.4% 2.7% -1.3%
Middle East and Asia2.6%7.4%4.8% 5.6% 1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.6%1.1%0.5% 1.3% -0.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK95.8%86.9%-8.9% 83.2% 3.7%
10+ Years0%10.8%10.8% 9.8% 1.0%
5-10 Years0%0.9%0.9% 2.9% -2.0%
2-5 Years0.3%0.9%0.6% 2.2% -1.3%
Less than 2 years3.8%0.6%-3.2% 1.9% -1.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom89.3% 76.7% 12.6%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Portugal0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Poland2% 1.3% 0.7%
South and Eastern Africa1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held6.1% 13.5% -7.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion28.7% 37.2% -8.5%
Christian52.7% 46.2% 6.5%
Hindu3.7% 1.7% 2.0%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim6.9% 6.5% 0.4%
Sikh1.7% 0.9% 0.8%
Not answered6% 6.0% 0.0%

Safety

Is East View Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East View Road was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% lower than the Sutton Reddicap average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

East View Road has the 43rd highest crime rate of 109 local areas in Sutton Reddicap and the 960th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,200
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in B72 1JA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on East View Road are based on 34 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for East View Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1JA

Estimated Average Property Prices for B72 1JA

Average Price
£535,003
Semi-Detached
£614,470
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£526,173
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for East View Road

Average Price
£494,040
Semi-Detached
£520,166
Terraced
£379,978
Detached
£499,204
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on East View Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
100 East View Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£335,0002020-11-13 £399,799
84 East View Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£475,0002020-10-05 £570,349
132 East View Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£525,0002019-02-13 £653,585
114 East View Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£440,0002018-11-02 £550,561
126 East View Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building
£445,0002018-08-24 £574,401
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B72 1JA

Employment

B72 1JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee108
Retired80
Part-Time Employee37
Self-Employed27
Student (economically inactive)15
Looking after home or family6
Unemployed5
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Other1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Education25
Human health and social work activities19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Professional, scientific and technical activities18
Manufacturing13
Construction13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Accommodation and food service activities7
Other6
Information and communication5
Transport and storage5
Financial and insurance activities4
Administrative and support service activities2
Real estate activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Osborne Nursery School
Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB
3out of 4 3,106 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Castle Vale Nursery School
Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU
4out of 4 3,891 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Featherstone Nursery School
29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU
3out of 4 4,160 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Marsh Hill Nursery School
275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG
4out of 4 5,072 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Goodway Nursery School
5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL
3out of 4 5,443 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Maney Hill Primary School
Maney Hill Road , B72 1JU
4out of 4 229 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Town Junior School
Ebrook Road , B72 1NX
2out of 4 1,127 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Holland House Infant School and Nursery
Holland Road , B72 1RE
4out of 4 1,225 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Deanery Church of England Primary School
Fox Hollies Road , Walmley B76 2RD
4out of 4 1,560 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Wylde Green Primary School
Green Lanes , B73 5JL
3out of 4 1,765 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT
3out of 4 337 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Plantsbrook School
Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB
3out of 4 1,221 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Jockey Road , B73 5PT
4out of 4 1,271 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Fairfax
Fairfax Road , B75 7JT
3out of 4 1,995 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
John Willmott School
Reddicap Heath Road , B75 7DY
2out of 4 2,017 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Shrubbery School Ltd
Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY
- not rated 1,775 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Highclare School
10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL
- not rated 2,984 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Trinity Specialist College
The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB
- not rated 3,375 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Imedia School
85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT
- not rated 3,529 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Langley School
Trinity Road , B75 6TJ
3out of 4 3,962 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sutton Coldfield Jrs Football kioskBishop Walsh Roman Catholic School, Wylde Green Road224 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Walmley Golf ClubBrooks Road, Birmingham985 yd
Sutton Coldfield Town Football ClubCentral Ground, Coles Lane1,016 yd
Sutton Coldfield Hard Courts ClubHighbridge Road, Birmingham1,031 yd
Horse & JockeyHorse And Jockey, 90 Birmingham Road1,089 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
WYLDE GREEN ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches224 yd
Maney Hill Primary School
MANEY HILL ROAD
grass pitches323 yd
New Hall Spa And Health Club
WALMLEY ROAD
golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts689 yd
Sutton Coldfield Town Football Club
CENTRAL GROUND CENTRAL GROUND COLES LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches1,075 yd
Sutton Coldfield Tennis And Squash Club
HIGHBRIDGE ROAD
health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts1,082 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed206 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.