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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.3% | 26.4% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.1% | 62.7% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 18.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 56.6% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 29.4% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 10.6% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 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 Levels | 12.6% | 11.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 16.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 53.2% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 19.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 86.9% | 76.9% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 96.5% | 87.1% | -9.4% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 7.4% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 86.9% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 East View Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2020-11-13 | £399,799 |
| 84 East View Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2020-10-05 | £570,349 |
| 132 East View Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2019-02-13 | £653,585 |
| 114 East View Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2018-11-02 | £550,561 |
| 126 East View Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2018-08-24 | £574,401 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Coldfield Jrs Football kiosk | Bishop Walsh Roman Catholic School, Wylde Green Road | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmley Golf Club | Brooks Road, Birmingham | 985 yd | |
| Sutton Coldfield Town Football Club | Central Ground, Coles Lane | 1,016 yd | |
| Sutton Coldfield Hard Courts Club | Highbridge Road, Birmingham | 1,031 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Horse And Jockey, 90 Birmingham Road | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School WYLDE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 224 yd |
| Maney Hill Primary School MANEY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| New Hall Spa And Health Club WALMLEY ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 689 yd |
| Sutton Coldfield Town Football Club CENTRAL GROUND CENTRAL GROUND COLES LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,075 yd |
| Sutton Coldfield Tennis And Squash Club HIGHBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,082 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 206 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.