King Edwards Square is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B73 6AD is located in the Sutton Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 2016-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about King Edwards Square, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B73 6AQ, B73 6DA, B72 1XS, B73 6AL, B74 2PG, B72 1UH, B72 1UP, B72 1UJ, B72 1UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B73 6AD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.7% | 49.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 6AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 42.3% | 46.8% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 33.4% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -10.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 11.6% | -6.0% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 52.8% | 55.4% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 31.9% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 7.7% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 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 6AD this area, 8.2% 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 53.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 8.2% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 11.7% | 3.8% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 17.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.1% | 53.4% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 19.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 89.1% | 81.7% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 94.8% | 85.6% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 85.8% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 4.7% | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Edwards Square was 53.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.8% lower than the Sutton Reddicap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
King Edwards Square has the 48th highest crime rate of 109 local areas in Sutton Reddicap and the 935th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 17 Royal Sutton Place, 14 King Edwards Square, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2022-09-02 | £502,159 |
| Apartment 6 Royal Sutton Place, 10 King Edwards Square, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2022-06-06 | £205,570 |
| Apartment 4 Royal Sutton Place, 10 King Edwards Square, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-25 | £331,937 |
| Apartment 5 Royal Sutton Place, 10 King Edwards Square, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-01-08 | £374,862 |
| Apartment 3 Royal Sutton Place, 10 King Edwards Square, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £492,000 | 2020-12-02 | £553,934 |
B73 6AD 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 | 173 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Education | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 4,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Little Sutton Lane , B75 6PB | - not rated | 878 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Little Sutton Lane , B75 6PB | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland House Infant School and Nursery Holland Road , B72 1RE | - not rated | 969 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland House Infant School and Nursery Holland Road , B72 1RE | - not rated | 969 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Junior School Ebrook Road , B72 1NX | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,182 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Sutton Middle School Worcester Lane , B75 5NL | - not rated | 3,422 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | 4out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | - not rated | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | - not rated | 984 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highclare School St Paul's 88 Lichfield Road , B74 2SY | - not rated | 839 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wylde Green College 245 Birmingham Road , B72 1EA | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chetwynd House School 6 Streetly Lane , B74 4TT | - not rated | 2,946 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB | - not rated | 3,281 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Sutton Coldfield Arts Trust | Sutton Town Hall Gardens, King Edward Square | 69 yd | |
| Pollers Cafe and Sandwich Bar | 42A High Street, Sutton Trinity | 137 yd | |
| Tea San | 2 Lower Parade, Birmingham | 336 yd | |
| KFC | 2 Lower Parade, Birmingham | 336 yd | |
| The Asian Grill | 91 Park Road, Sutton Trinity | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Tuns | 19 High Street, Sutton Trinity | 96 yd | |
| Simpsons Gin Bar | 7A High Street, Sutton Trinity | 143 yd | |
| The Station | Station Hotel, 44 Station Street | 161 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Rectory Road, Sutton Trinity | 415 yd | |
| Sutton Sports & Social Club Limited | Midland Red Sports And Social Club Ltd, South Parade | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| More! | 30A High Street, Sutton Trinity | 137 yd | |
| Halloumi Express | 2 Lower Parade, Birmingham | 336 yd | |
| B My Chip | 28 Lichfield Road, Sutton Trinity | 350 yd | |
| Peking Gardens | 30 Lichfield Road, Sutton Trinity | 350 yd | |
| Gorilla Munch | 22 Gracechurch Shopping Centre, Parade | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 101 Parade, Sutton Trinity | 544 yd | |
| Waitrose | 83 Parade, Sutton Trinity | 584 yd | |
| Sutton Mini Market | 32-34 Birmingham Road, Sutton Trinity | 935 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Iceland Foods Plc, 11 Maney Corner | 1,079 yd | |
| Tesco | Maney Corner, Maney Corner | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (Sutton Coldfield Campus) BIRMINGHAM CAREERS SERVICE PARTNERSHIP LTD BIRMINGHAM CAREERS SERVICE PARTNERSHIP LTD LICHFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 209 yd |
| The Gym (Sutton Coldfield) The Parade | health and fitness suite | 322 yd |
| Corefit Uk LOWER PARADE | health and fitness suite | 415 yd |
| Bishop Vesey'S Grammar School LICHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Wyndley Leisure Centre CLIFTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 779 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School (B75) LITTLE SUTTON LANE | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Plantsbrook School UPPER HOLLAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Sutton United Tennis Club Tamworth Road | tennis courts | 1,078 yd |
| Town Junior School EBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,086 yd |
| Four Oaks Saints Cricket Club (Prince Of Wales Ground) Tamworth Road | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.