Stirling Road is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B73 6PS 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 Stirling Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B73 5DQ, B73 5DE, B73 6PW, B73 6PH, B73 6PR, B73 5DJ, B73 6PP, B73 6PJ, B73 6NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B73 6PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.3% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.7% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 6PS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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 | 26.9% | 31.3% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 53.2% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 6.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 45.1% | 52.3% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 30.6% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 14.2% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 14.6% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 12.6% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 34.6% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.6% | 89.1% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 96.4% | 92.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 92% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.3% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stirling Road was 46.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.4% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stirling Road has the 51st lowest crime rate of 179 local areas in Kingstanding and the 782nd lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Stirling Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2025-03-27 | £380,766 |
| 32 Stirling Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-08-21 | £598,347 |
| 48 Stirling Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-05-04 | £450,393 |
| 50 Stirling Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-02-17 | £470,586 |
| 67 Stirling Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-09-02 | £521,345 |
B73 6PS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6PS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 3,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 4,224 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 | 915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldmere Infant School and Nursery Cofield Road , B73 5SD | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Jockey Road , B73 5US | - not rated | 942 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Jockey Road , B73 5US | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Oscott Infant and Nursery School Markham Road , B73 6QR | - not rated | 1,037 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 | 1,705 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | 3out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The College High Specialist Arts School 395 College Road , Erdington B44 0HF | - not rated | 2,509 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT North Birmingham Academy 395 College Road , B44 0HF | 3out of 4 | 2,683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,414 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 3,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,788 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor School and Residential Unit Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wylde Green College 245 Birmingham Road , B72 1EA | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pashaj | 373-375 Jockey Road, Birmingham | 301 yd | |
| Greggs | 17 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 446 yd | |
| Burger King | 22 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 461 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | 11 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 461 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit H, Princess Retail Park | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Sutton Coldfield Club | Sutton Coldfield Conservative Club, 138 Jockey Road | 373 yd | |
| Beggars Bush | Chester Road, Sutton Vesey | 428 yd | |
| Sutton Park Hotel | 1 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 866 yd | |
| The Bishop Vesey | Bishop Vesey, 63 Boldmere Road | 898 yd | |
| The Lounge at Boldmere | 110 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangs Garden | 93 Chester Road, Sutton Vesey | 428 yd | |
| KFC | Princess Alice Retail Park, Princess Alice Drive | 457 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | 11 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 461 yd | |
| Authentic Grill House | 4 Chester Road, Sutton Vesey | 511 yd | |
| New Oscott Fish Bar | 12 Chester Road, Sutton Vesey | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Plc | Unit C, Princess Alice Drive | 461 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 11 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 461 yd | |
| Aldi | 30 Chester Road, Sutton Vesey | 509 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Kings Road, Sutton Vesey | 614 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 36-38 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 817 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Sutton Coldfield) PRINCESS ALICE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 429 yd |
| Boldmere Golf Course MONMOUTH DRIVE | golf | 875 yd |
| Boldmere Junior School COFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Braemar Road Playing Fields MONMOUTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| New Oscott Primary School MARKHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 225 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.