Ryton Close is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B73 6ED is located in the Sutton Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ryton Close, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B73 6EB, B73 6DX, B73 6EG, B73 6EA, B73 6DZ, B73 6DY, B73 6EE, B73 6EF, B73 6DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B73 6ED 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 6ED, 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 6ED 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 Ryton Close was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.4% lower than the Sutton Reddicap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ryton Close has the 54th highest crime rate of 109 local areas in Sutton Reddicap and the 752nd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Ryton Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-02-03 | £238,280 |
| 4 Ryton Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-09-22 | £246,554 |
| 4 Ryton Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-07-12 | £251,901 |
| 5 Ryton Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2016-08-26 | £268,270 |
| 2 Ryton Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2010-11-30 | £275,361 |
B73 6ED 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 | 4,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 5,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 5,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland House Infant School and Nursery Holland Road , B72 1RE | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Junior School Ebrook Road , B72 1NX | 2out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Little Sutton Lane , B75 6PB | 4out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Jockey Road , B73 5US | 4out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Common Primary School Cotysmore Road , B75 6BL | 3out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 992 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | 4out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road , B76 1QT | 3out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfax Fairfax Road , B75 7JT | 3out of 4 | 2,474 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 3,415 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB | - not rated | 3,786 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shrubbery School Ltd Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY | - not rated | 3,843 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 4,047 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Wyndley Leisure Centre, Clifton Road | 34 yd | |
| Town Gate Cafe | Sutton Park Cafe, Park Road | 277 yd | |
| The Asian Grill | 91 Park Road, Sutton Trinity | 296 yd | |
| Caffe Botanico House Of Fraser | Beatties, Gracechurch Shopping Centre | 298 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 96-100 Gracechurch Shopping Centre, Parade | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station | Station Hotel, 44 Station Street | 465 yd | |
| Sutton Sports & Social Club Limited | Midland Red Sports And Social Club Ltd, South Parade | 493 yd | |
| Bottle Of Sack | 2 Birmingham Road, Sutton Vesey | 581 yd | |
| Duke Inn P H | Flat, The Duke, 12 Duke Street | 591 yd | |
| Simpsons Gin Bar | 7A High Street, Sutton Trinity | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorilla Munch | 22 Gracechurch Shopping Centre, Parade | 416 yd | |
| Pitalicious | 3 Birmingham Road, Sutton Trinity | 468 yd | |
| Greggs | Red Rose Centre, 53 Lower Parade | 475 yd | |
| Halloumi Express | 2 Lower Parade, Birmingham | 476 yd | |
| Teddy Bear Bubble Tea | 40 Birmingham Road, Sutton Trinity | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 101 Parade, Sutton Trinity | 429 yd | |
| Waitrose | 83 Parade, Sutton Trinity | 554 yd | |
| Sutton Mini Market | 32-34 Birmingham Road, Sutton Trinity | 556 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Iceland Foods Plc, 11 Maney Corner | 730 yd | |
| Tesco | Maney Corner, Maney Corner | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wyndley Leisure Centre CLIFTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 305 yd |
| The Gym (Sutton Coldfield) The Parade | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Corefit Uk LOWER PARADE | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (Sutton Coldfield Campus) BIRMINGHAM CAREERS SERVICE PARTNERSHIP LTD BIRMINGHAM CAREERS SERVICE PARTNERSHIP LTD LICHFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| Monmouth Drive MONMOUTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School For Girls JOCKEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 929 yd |
| Plantsbrook School UPPER HOLLAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Bishop Vesey'S Grammar School LICHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Town Junior School EBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Sutton Coldfield Town Football Club CENTRAL GROUND CENTRAL GROUND COLES LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,048 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.