East View Road is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B72 1JD is located in the Sutton Trinity 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 1JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B72 1JY, B72 1NS, B72 1JZ, B72 1NW, B72 1HY, B72 1NN, B72 1NT, B72 1HX, B72 1NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B72 1JD 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 1JD 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 1JD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 East View Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-11-27 | £376,274 |
| 2 East View Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2016-05-06 | £345,528 |
| 6 East View Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £223,950 | 2015-08-14 | £363,152 |
| 4 East View Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2014-05-30 | £396,804 |
| 2 East View Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2008-11-27 | £330,337 |
B72 1JD 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 | 3,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 4,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 4,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 5,355 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 | 386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Junior School Ebrook Road , B72 1NX | 2out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland House Infant School and Nursery Holland Road , B72 1RE | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollyfield Primary School Hollyfield Road , B75 7SG | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Laburnum Drive , Walmley B76 2SP | 3out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | 4out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfax Fairfax Road , B75 7JT | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Willmott School Reddicap Heath Road , B75 7DY | 2out of 4 | 1,757 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 | 2,306 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB | - not rated | 3,123 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,351 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 3,456 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 3,975 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 799 yd | |
| Chelo Persian Kitchen | 27 Maney Corner, Birmingham | 909 yd | |
| Panache Restaurants | Second And Third Floors, 5 Maney Corner | 909 yd | |
| Eleon | 2 Maney House, Maney Corner | 909 yd | |
| The Coffee Tree | Duke Street Chapel, Duke Street | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Coldfield Town Football Club | Central Ground, Coles Lane | 447 yd | |
| Elmsdale Social Club | Elms Road, Sutton Trinity | 656 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Horse And Jockey, 90 Birmingham Road | 906 yd | |
| Duke Inn P H | Flat, The Duke, 12 Duke Street | 958 yd | |
| Sutton Coldfield Hard Courts Club | Highbridge Road, Birmingham | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeches Walk Takeaway | 30 Beeches Walk, Birmingham | 976 yd | |
| New Moon Chinese Takeaway | 65 Birmingham Road, Sutton Trinity | 999 yd | |
| Balti Mahal / Asia Indian Takeaway | Unit 14 At, 17 Reddicap Trading Estate | 1,007 yd | |
| Teddy Bear Bubble Tea | 40 Birmingham Road, Sutton Trinity | 1,047 yd | |
| Pitalicious | 3 Birmingham Road, Sutton Trinity | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | Iceland Foods Plc, 11 Maney Corner | 909 yd | |
| Tesco | Maney Corner, Maney Corner | 909 yd | |
| Sutton Mini Market | 32-34 Birmingham Road, Sutton Trinity | 1,058 yd | |
| Waitrose | 83 Parade, Sutton Trinity | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maney Hill Primary School MANEY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| Sutton Coldfield Town Football Club CENTRAL GROUND CENTRAL GROUND COLES LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Town Junior School EBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Plantsbrook School UPPER HOLLAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| New Hall Spa And Health Club WALMLEY ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 719 yd |
| Sutton United Fc (Coleshill Road Nurseries) 74B 74B COLESHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School WYLDE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Unique 1 UNIT 1 UNIT 1 REDDICAP TRADING ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Sutton Coldfield Tennis And Squash Club HIGHBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 996 yd |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School For Girls JOCKEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,054 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.