Kings Road is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B73 5AD is located in the Sutton Vesey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kings Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B73 5AE, B44 0SE, B44 0PE, B44 0PF, B73 5AF, B73 6RA, B73 5AT, B44 0SG, B73 5AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B73 5AD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 48.2% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 51.8% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.6% | 39.7% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 46.1% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 9% | 8.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 50.9% | 48.8% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 32.4% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 13.9% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.8% | 22.3% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 10.3% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 16.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 14.4% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 28.8% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 81.1% | 74.1% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 93.1% | 81.9% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 8.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 81.9% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 11.1% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 1.3% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Road was 128.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% higher than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Road has the 43rd highest crime rate of 180 local areas in Kingstanding and the 1041st highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Kings Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-10-30 | £253,996 |
| 81 Kings Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-05-03 | £186,361 |
| 73 Kings Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-08-18 | £402,824 |
| 73 Kings Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-08-18 | £402,410 |
| 91 Kings Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-08-02 | £224,492 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 3,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 3,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 3,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham Primary School Twickenham Road , Kingstanding B44 0NR | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Rise Academy Hornsey Road , Kingstanding B44 0JL | 4out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Oscott Primary School Markham Road , B73 6QR | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Warren Farm Road , Kingstanding B44 0QN | 4out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Farm Primary School Aylesbury Crescent , Kingstanding B44 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham Academy 395 College Road , B44 0HF | 3out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | 4out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | 2out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG North Birmingham Six Ten Youth & Community Centre , 610 Kingstanding Road B44 9SH | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tequila @Lime/Fatburgers | 136, Kings Road | 155 yd | |
| URBAN BAO | 136, Kings Road | 155 yd | |
| De Everest Dine | 11 Kings Road, Sutton Vesey | 254 yd | |
| Royale Dosa | 11 Kings Road, Sutton Vesey | 254 yd | |
| Imanis Bangladeshi Restaurant Ltd | 35 Kings Road, Sutton Vesey | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second City Mount Tavern | 136, Kings Road | 155 yd | |
| Royal Sutton Coldfield Club | Sutton Coldfield Conservative Club, 138 Jockey Road | 514 yd | |
| Beggars Bush | Chester Road, Sutton Vesey | 630 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | 641 College Road, Kingstanding | 777 yd | |
| No 1 Pub | 641 College Road, Kingstanding | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veggiehut | 8A Kings Road, Sutton Vesey | 141 yd | |
| Pala Wood Fire Pizza | 446 Chester Road North, Birmingham | 280 yd | |
| Subway | 436 Chester Road North, Birmingham | 280 yd | |
| Authentic Grill House | 4 Chester Road, Sutton Vesey | 389 yd | |
| New Oscott Fish Bar | 12 Chester Road, Sutton Vesey | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 33 Kings Road, Sutton Vesey | 254 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 11 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 427 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Plc | Unit C, Princess Alice Drive | 427 yd | |
| Aldi | 30 Chester Road, Sutton Vesey | 452 yd | |
| Costcutter Supermarket | 722 College Road, Kingstanding | 682 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Sutton Coldfield) PRINCESS ALICE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 483 yd |
| Twickenham Park FINCHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| New Oscott Primary School MARKHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 769 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.