Vesey Road is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B73 5NP 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 Vesey Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B73 5NZ, B72 1DB, B73 5LB, B73 5PZ, B72 1HA, B73 5NY, B72 1BX, B72 1BZ, B73 5PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B73 5NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 B73 5NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 35% | 31.8% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 53.7% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 54.3% | 56.8% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 29.4% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 58.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 11.5% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 5.2% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 9.6% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 12% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 58.7% | 15.6% | 33.8% | 24.9% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% 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 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 11.3% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 80.8% | 73.7% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 90.4% | 84.7% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 84.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 10.3% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.7% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vesey Road was 18.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.9% lower than the Sutton Reddicap average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Vesey Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Sutton Reddicap and the 204th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Vesey Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-10-03 | £555,093 |
| 5 Vesey Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2022-09-20 | £687,968 |
| 7 Vesey Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2022-02-11 | £612,899 |
| 33 Vesey Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £864,510 | 2018-08-16 | £1,115,900 |
| 9 Vesey Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £507,000 | 2015-09-04 | £821,633 |
B73 5NP 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 | 144 |
| Retired | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Education | 30 |
| Other | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 3,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 4,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 4,558 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 | 865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Jockey Road , B73 5US | 4out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland House Infant School and Nursery Holland Road , B72 1RE | 4out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wylde Green Primary School Green Lanes , B73 5JL | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldmere Junior School Cofield Road , Boldmere B73 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | 4out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 2,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | 4out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 2,451 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 3,194 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 3,593 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybird Montessori Nursery | 321 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 781 yd | |
| Dilshad Restaurant | 28 Beeches Walk, Birmingham | 807 yd | |
| Turk Nazz | 22A Beeches Walk, Birmingham | 820 yd | |
| Sushido | 4 Beeches Walk, Birmingham | 834 yd | |
| Farina Restaurant | 12 Beeches Walk, Birmingham | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Coldfield Hard Courts Club | Highbridge Road, Birmingham | 258 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Horse And Jockey, 90 Birmingham Road | 507 yd | |
| Walmley Golf Club | Brooks Road, Birmingham | 813 yd | |
| Elmsdale Social Club | Elms Road, Sutton Trinity | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeches Walk Takeaway | 30 Beeches Walk, Birmingham | 834 yd | |
| Maharajah Tandoori Indian Take Away | 272 Highbridge Road, Birmingham | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Coldfield Tennis And Squash Club HIGHBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 367 yd |
| Maney Hill Primary School MANEY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School For Girls JOCKEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 903 yd |
| Walmley Golf Club BROOKS ROAD | golf | 1,037 yd |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School WYLDE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 196.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.