Church Road is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B73 5RY 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 Church Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B73 5RQ, B73 5GA, B73 5BN, B73 5LQ, B73 5GB, B73 5BS, B73 5RX, B73 5SA, B73 5BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B73 5RY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 50.9% | 48.1% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.9% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B73 5RY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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 | 29.5% | 32% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 54.8% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 9.5% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 8% | 3.7% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 46.6% | 46% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 31.6% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 15.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 23.1% | 20.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 7.4% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 10.3% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.6% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 38% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.1% | 9.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| Pakistani | 8.1% | 3.5% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 70% | 71.7% | 1.7% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 86.3% | 84.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 84.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 1.1% | -13.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 9.1% | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.0% lower than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the 56th lowest crime rate of 166 local areas in Erdington and the 842nd lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Church Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2026-03-20 | £405,000 |
| 59 Church Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-11-21 | £396,471 |
| 41 Church Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-09-29 | £434,224 |
| 61 Church Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-04-07 | £410,976 |
| 57 Church Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-04-26 | £409,151 |
B73 5RY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 4,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boldmere Junior School Cofield Road , Boldmere B73 5SD | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldmere Infant School and Nursery Cofield Road , B73 5SD | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wylde Green Primary School Green Lanes , B73 5JL | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Jockey Road , B73 5US | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Jockey Road , B73 5US | 3out of 4 | 1,113 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 | 5,377 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 | 1,521 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | - not rated | 2,378 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 4,132 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 | 1,131 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspirations Independent School 81 Sutton Road , B23 5XA | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wylde Green College 245 Birmingham Road , B72 1EA | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Academy New Horizon Academy , Erdington B23 6DY | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAINDE BURGER | Unit 15, Mount Street Business Centre | 314 yd | |
| Boldmere Bistro | Sutton Rose Care Home, St Michaels Road | 423 yd | |
| Boldmere Sports & Social Club | Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 507 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 394 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 563 yd | |
| Highbury Theatre Centre | Sheffield Road, Birmingham | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erdington Court Sports Club | Bowling Green Close, Birmingham | 516 yd | |
| Boldmere Oak | Boldmere Tap, 363 Boldmere Road | 540 yd | |
| Greyhound Inn | Court Lane, Erdington | 582 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | 294 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 761 yd | |
| 90 Boldmere | 90 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza e Pasta | 374 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 532 yd | |
| Yau | 367 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 621 yd | |
| Maharajah Tandoori Indian Take Away | 272 Highbridge Road, Birmingham | 752 yd | |
| Khan'z Kebab House | 81 Flackwell Road, Birmingham | 952 yd | |
| Piri King | 21 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans for Everyone | 177 Goosemoor Lane, Birmingham | 490 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 120 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 814 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boldmere St Michaels Football & Athletic Club Ltd CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 156 yd |
| Erdington Court Sports Club BOWLING GREEN CLOSE | grass pitches, indoor bowls | 443 yd |
| Boldmere Junior School COFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Boldmere Sports And Social Club Boldmere Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sutton Coldfield) GRAVELLY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 646 yd |
| Wylde Green Primary School GREEN LANES | grass pitches | 910 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.