Church Road is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B73 5RZ is located in the Sutton Vesey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 2011-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B73 5GB, B73 5RX, B73 5RW, B73 5LW, B73 5LJ, B73 5RU, B73 5LN, B73 5RY, B73 5LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B73 5RZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% | 51.6% | -5.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 42.6% | 48.4% | 5.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.8% | 24.7% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 46.1% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 8.1% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 20.1% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
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 | 52.9% | 43.6% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 24.4% | 36.4% | 12.0% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 15.9% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 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.
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 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 20% | 4.2% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 4.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 12.3% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.6% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 44.2% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 90.4% | 92.6% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
In this area, 93.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.2% | 93.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 94.6% | 93.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 18.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.1% lower than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Church Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 166 local areas in Erdington and the 205th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 9 The Spires, 10 Church Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-03-14 | £187,177 |
| Apartment 15 The Spires, 10 Church Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2023-12-02 | £184,606 |
| Apartment 4 The Spires, 10 Church Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-05-04 | £219,313 |
| Apartment 3 The Spires, 10 Church Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-09-24 | £224,378 |
| Apartment 11 The Spires, 10 Church Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2021-09-07 | £206,637 |
B73 5RZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B73 5RZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 126 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 3,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 4,320 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 | 434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldmere Infant School and Nursery Cofield Road , B73 5SD | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wylde Green Primary School Green Lanes , B73 5JL | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Jockey Road , B73 5US | - not rated | 965 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Jockey Road , B73 5US | 3out of 4 | 965 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 | 5,191 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 | 1,582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | - not rated | 2,211 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 | 2,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 4,270 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 | 1,187 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wylde Green College 245 Birmingham Road , B72 1EA | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Inspirations Independent School 81 Sutton Road , B23 5XA | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Academy New Horizon Academy , Erdington B23 6DY | - not rated | 1,924 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 | 198 yd | |
| Boldmere Bistro | Sutton Rose Care Home, St Michaels Road | 297 yd | |
| Boldmere Sports & Social Club | Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 532 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 394 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 604 yd | |
| Boldmere Harvester | Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boldmere Oak | Boldmere Tap, 363 Boldmere Road | 565 yd | |
| 90 Boldmere | 90 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 678 yd | |
| The Lounge at Boldmere | 110 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 678 yd | |
| Erdington Court Sports Club | Bowling Green Close, Birmingham | 705 yd | |
| Greyhound Inn | Court Lane, Erdington | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza e Pasta | 374 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 568 yd | |
| Maharajah Tandoori Indian Take Away | 272 Highbridge Road, Birmingham | 597 yd | |
| Yau | 367 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 656 yd | |
| Piri King | 21 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 926 yd | |
| Boldmere Fish Bar | Boldmere Fish Bar, 4 Boldmere Road | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans for Everyone | 177 Goosemoor Lane, Birmingham | 675 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 120 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 678 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 36-38 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boldmere St Michaels Football & Athletic Club Ltd CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 250 yd |
| Boldmere Junior School COFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Boldmere Sports And Social Club Boldmere Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Erdington Court Sports Club BOWLING GREEN CLOSE | grass pitches, indoor bowls | 626 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sutton Coldfield) GRAVELLY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 731 yd |
| Wylde Green Primary School GREEN LANES | grass pitches | 870 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 56.69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 56.69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.