Jockey Road is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B73 5US 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 Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5US and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B73 5XP, B73 5UT, B73 6LN, B73 5UZ, B73 5SN, B73 5PN, B73 5TD, B73 6NB, B73 6LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B73 5US is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 5US, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 37.9% | 44.1% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 40.3% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 50.5% | 50.7% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 33.4% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 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.
In the area around B73 5US this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 8% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 7.2% | -10.4% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 14.3% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 19% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 46.4% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.2% | 89.3% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 96% | 91.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 92% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jockey Road was 129.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.2% higher than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jockey Road has the 59th highest crime rate of 164 local areas in Erdington and the 1026th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221 Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-06-20 | £423,320 |
| 229 Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-11-22 | £488,688 |
| 199 Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-10-31 | £313,452 |
| 231 Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-10-01 | £425,386 |
| 219 Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2015-07-06 | £457,399 |
B73 5US 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 2,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 3,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 5,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Jockey Road , B73 5US | 4out of 4 | 121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldmere Junior School Cofield Road , Boldmere B73 5SD | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldmere Infant School and Nursery Cofield Road , B73 5SD | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland House Infant School and Nursery Holland Road , B72 1RE | 4out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wylde Green Primary School Green Lanes , B73 5JL | 3out of 4 | 1,769 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 | 911 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | 3out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | 3out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | 4out of 4 | 2,602 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 2,611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 2,497 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 2,800 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 3,026 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart University College Birmingham Partnership Trust Perry Common Road , B23 7AT | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kababish Restaurant | 266 Jockey Road, Birmingham | 39 yd | |
| The Coffee Cup Boldmere | 19 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 184 yd | |
| Cafe Verona | 51-53 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 184 yd | |
| La Caverna | 5 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 184 yd | |
| Shaban Balti & Tandoori Restaurant | 46 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Park Hotel | 1 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 184 yd | |
| The Bishop Vesey | Bishop Vesey, 63 Boldmere Road | 262 yd | |
| The Lounge at Boldmere | 110 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 389 yd | |
| 90 Boldmere | 90 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 389 yd | |
| Sutton Coldfield Hard Courts Club | Highbridge Road, Birmingham | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piri King | 21 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 181 yd | |
| Boldmere Fish Bar | Boldmere Fish Bar, 4 Boldmere Road | 206 yd | |
| Maharajah Tandoori Indian Take Away | 272 Highbridge Road, Birmingham | 439 yd | |
| Beeches Walk Takeaway | 30 Beeches Walk, Birmingham | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 36-38 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 206 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 120 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 389 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Braemar Road Playing Fields MONMOUTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Boldmere Junior School COFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Monmouth Drive MONMOUTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Sutton Coldfield Tennis And Squash Club HIGHBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 850 yd |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School For Girls JOCKEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 922 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| 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 | 4.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 4.8% |
| Median download speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 285.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.