Avery Road is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B73 6QB 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 Avery Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B73 6QX, B73 6XH, B73 6QA, B73 6SW, B73 6QD, B73 6PZ, B73 6QH, B73 6PY, B73 6SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B73 6QB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 46.7% | 49.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 53.3% | 50.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 6QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% 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 | 22.1% | 25% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 61.1% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 16.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) 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 | 44.4% | 50.2% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 36% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 10.6% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 13.7% | 14.6% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 6.7% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.9% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 37% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.4% 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 | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 9.5% | 18.4% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 15.3% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 77.5% | 64.4% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -17.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 87.6% | 84.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 10.3% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 84.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 12.9% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 0% | -12.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 16.5% | 0.9% | 15.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avery Road was 34.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.0% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avery Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 180 local areas in Kingstanding and the 509th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Avery Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2024-09-03 | £146,553 |
| 39 Avery Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-10-31 | £151,542 |
| 37A Avery Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-07-26 | £151,698 |
| 53 Avery Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-10-31 | £447,284 |
| 49 Avery Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2021-03-19 | £401,918 |
B73 6QB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 6QB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 3,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 3,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 3,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Oscott Primary School Markham Road , B73 6QR | 3out of 4 | 147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham Primary School Twickenham Road , Kingstanding B44 0NR | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Rise Academy Hornsey Road , Kingstanding B44 0JL | 4out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Park Primary Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Jockey Road , B73 5US | 4out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | 2out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | 4out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| North Birmingham Academy 395 College Road , B44 0HF | 3out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 3,175 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG North Birmingham Six Ten Youth & Community Centre , 610 Kingstanding Road B44 9SH | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | 11 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 457 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit H, Princess Retail Park | 457 yd | |
| Burger King | 22 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 457 yd | |
| Greggs | 17 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 457 yd | |
| Rayu Pan Asian | 432 Chester Road North, Birmingham | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second City Mount Tavern | 136, Kings Road | 635 yd | |
| Royal Sutton Coldfield Club | Sutton Coldfield Conservative Club, 138 Jockey Road | 749 yd | |
| Beggars Bush | Chester Road, Sutton Vesey | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Princess Alice Retail Park, Princess Alice Drive | 443 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | 11 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 457 yd | |
| Veggiehut | 8A Kings Road, Sutton Vesey | 623 yd | |
| Pala Wood Fire Pizza | 446 Chester Road North, Birmingham | 626 yd | |
| Subway | 436 Chester Road North, Birmingham | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 11 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 457 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Plc | Unit C, Princess Alice Drive | 457 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Kings Road, Sutton Vesey | 697 yd | |
| Aldi | 30 Chester Road, Sutton Vesey | 827 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Oscott Primary School MARKHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 260 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Sutton Coldfield) PRINCESS ALICE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 435 yd |
| Boldmere Golf Course MONMOUTH DRIVE | golf | 497 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 | 42.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 42.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 42.1% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.