Chester Road is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B73 5JS 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 Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B73 5JR, B73 5JP, B73 5JW, B73 5JA, B73 5JT, B73 5HH, B73 5HJ, B73 5HY, B73 5HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B73 5JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B73 5JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.8% | 49.3% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 29.7% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 14.1% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 47.9% | 39.9% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 39.2% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 15.8% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 17.4% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 8.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 10.9% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 19.9% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 34.4% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 7% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 81.7% | 68.3% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 87% | 84.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 3% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 2.6% | -4.9% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 84.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9.6% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 9.5% | 0.9% | 8.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chester Road was 108.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.8% lower than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chester Road has the 71st highest crime rate of 166 local areas in Erdington and the 1248th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 641 Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 1997-03-19 | £394,922 |
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,100 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 4,036 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 | 325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Catholic Primary School Sutton Road , B23 6QL | - not rated | 771 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Catholic Primary School Sutton Road , B23 6QL | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yenton Primary School Chester Road , Erdington B24 0ED | - not rated | 903 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yenton Primary School Chester Road , Erdington B24 0ED | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,283 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 | 665 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 665 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | 3out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | - not rated | 2,281 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 | 2,711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 4,785 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 | 282 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspirations Independent School 81 Sutton Road , B23 5XA | - not rated | 569 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 954 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Academy New Horizon Academy , Erdington B23 6DY | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wylde Green College 245 Birmingham Road , B72 1EA | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabalan | 708 Chester Road, Erdington | 215 yd | |
| Highbury Theatre Centre | Sheffield Road, Birmingham | 293 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 394 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 343 yd | |
| SHAAP | 422 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 374 yd | |
| Sweet The Dessert Shop | 422 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boldmere Oak | Boldmere Tap, 363 Boldmere Road | 371 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | 294 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 372 yd | |
| Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar | 430 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 382 yd | |
| The Yenton | Sutton Road, Birmingham | 431 yd | |
| ROSEY MACS PHS LTD | The Rose And Crown, 294 Gravelly Lane | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester House Chinese Takeaway | 706 Chester Road, Erdington | 215 yd | |
| Balti Hut | 712 Chester Road, Erdington | 215 yd | |
| 1580 Contemporary Indian Dining | 710 Chester Road, Erdington | 215 yd | |
| Yau | 367 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 285 yd | |
| Tasty Pizza | 716 Chester Road, Erdington | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | 346 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 436 yd | |
| Central England Co Operative | 443-447 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 454 yd | |
| Evans for Everyone | 177 Goosemoor Lane, Birmingham | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wylde Green Primary School GREEN LANES | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sutton Coldfield) GRAVELLY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 338 yd |
| Boldmere Sports And Social Club Boldmere Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 467 yd |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Yenton Playing Fields WOODWAY | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Walmley Golf Club BROOKS ROAD | golf | 1,052 yd |
| Boldmere St Michaels Football & Athletic Club Ltd CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 90.9% |
| 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.