Darnick Road is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B73 6PF 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 Darnick Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B73 6PL, B73 6XF, B73 6XG, B73 6XE, B73 6XQ, B73 6RD, B73 6PJ, B73 6SX, B73 6PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B73 6PF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 49.5% | 47.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52.1% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 6PF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 32.8% | 30.4% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 53.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 54.3% | 57.2% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 31.1% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 4.8% | 9.3% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 15.3% | 4.4% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 6.1% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 14.9% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 44.4% | 1.1% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 5.5% | 8.9% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 13% | 12.8% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 9.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 71.3% | 56.9% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -24.5% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 78.3% 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 | 85% | 78.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 13.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 78.3% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 13% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 2.7% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darnick Road was 22.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.7% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darnick Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 179 local areas in Kingstanding and the 265th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Darnick Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £482,000 | 2025-05-23 | £484,878 |
| 42 Darnick Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2025-01-24 | £511,066 |
| 65 Darnick Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2024-05-17 | £568,596 |
| 56 Darnick Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-09-23 | £485,566 |
| 62 Darnick Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-09-09 | £434,454 |
B73 6PF 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 student residents living in B73 6PF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 3,657 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 4,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Oscott Infant and Nursery School Markham Road , B73 6QR | - not rated | 574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Oscott Junior School Markham Road , B73 6QR | - not rated | 574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Oscott Primary School Markham Road , B73 6QR | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Oscott Primary School Markham Road , B73 6QR | - not rated | 574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham Primary School Twickenham Road , Kingstanding B44 0NR | - not rated | 948 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings School Hornsey Road , B44 0JN | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | 3out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College High Specialist Arts School 395 College Road , Erdington B44 0HF | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 3,362 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 3,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor School and Residential Unit Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire AP School 2 70 Raglan Road , B66 3ND | - not rated | 2,110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 17 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 237 yd | |
| Burger King | 22 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 249 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | 11 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 249 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit H, Princess Retail Park | 249 yd | |
| Rayu Pan Asian | 432 Chester Road North, Birmingham | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Sutton Coldfield Club | Sutton Coldfield Conservative Club, 138 Jockey Road | 490 yd | |
| Beggars Bush | Chester Road, Sutton Vesey | 661 yd | |
| Second City Mount Tavern | 136, Kings Road | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Princess Alice Retail Park, Princess Alice Drive | 230 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | 11 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 249 yd | |
| Pala Wood Fire Pizza | 446 Chester Road North, Birmingham | 460 yd | |
| Subway | 436 Chester Road North, Birmingham | 460 yd | |
| Veggiehut | 8A Kings Road, Sutton Vesey | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Plc | Unit C, Princess Alice Drive | 249 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 11 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 249 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Kings Road, Sutton Vesey | 539 yd | |
| Aldi | 30 Chester Road, Sutton Vesey | 600 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Sutton Coldfield) PRINCESS ALICE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 196 yd |
| Boldmere Golf Course MONMOUTH DRIVE | golf | 561 yd |
| New Oscott Primary School MARKHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 574 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.