Avery Road is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B73 6QF 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 6QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B73 6ST, B73 6QE, B73 6QD, B73 6RL, B73 6SW, B73 6QH, B73 6SX, B73 6RQ, B73 6SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B73 6QF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 52.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 6QF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% 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 | 22.6% | 20.6% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 59.1% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 14.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 9.1% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 9.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 36.4% | 49% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 44.7% | 37.1% | -7.6% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 10.3% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 15.5% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 8.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 10.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 45.4% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.4% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.8% 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 | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 13.6% | 15.1% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 12.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7% | 3.9% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 72.5% | 65.8% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -15.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 85.4% | 84.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 85.1% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.2% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 0% | -14.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 8.6% | 0.9% | 7.7% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avery Road was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.6% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avery Road has the 69th lowest crime rate of 179 local areas in Kingstanding and the 931st lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Avery Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2022-12-06 | £454,677 |
| 83 Avery Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2022-12-06 | £454,677 |
| 81 Avery Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-09-30 | £450,913 |
| 87 Avery Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2017-01-06 | £421,103 |
| 84 Avery Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2007-02-16 | £300,314 |
B73 6QF 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 6QF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 3,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 3,657 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 3,766 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 | 319 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Oscott Junior School Markham Road , B73 6QR | - not rated | 319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Oscott Primary School Markham Road , B73 6QR | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Oscott Primary School Markham Road , B73 6QR | - not rated | 319 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twickenham Primary School Twickenham Road , Kingstanding B44 0NR | - not rated | 769 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 | 1,013 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College High Specialist Arts School 395 College Road , Erdington B44 0HF | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | 3out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,044 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 3,684 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 | 1,152 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor School and Residential Unit Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire AP School 2 70 Raglan Road , B66 3ND | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 1,836 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | 11 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 388 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit H, Princess Retail Park | 388 yd | |
| Burger King | 22 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 388 yd | |
| Greggs | 17 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 397 yd | |
| Tequila @Lime/Fatburgers | 136, Kings Road | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second City Mount Tavern | 136, Kings Road | 400 yd | |
| Royal Sutton Coldfield Club | Sutton Coldfield Conservative Club, 138 Jockey Road | 670 yd | |
| Beggars Bush | Chester Road, Sutton Vesey | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Princess Alice Retail Park, Princess Alice Drive | 382 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | 11 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 388 yd | |
| Veggiehut | 8A Kings Road, Sutton Vesey | 437 yd | |
| Pala Wood Fire Pizza | 446 Chester Road North, Birmingham | 485 yd | |
| Subway | 436 Chester Road North, Birmingham | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 11 Princess Alice Drive, Birmingham | 388 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Plc | Unit C, Princess Alice Drive | 388 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Kings Road, Sutton Vesey | 541 yd | |
| Aldi | 30 Chester Road, Sutton Vesey | 710 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Oscott Primary School MARKHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Sutton Coldfield) PRINCESS ALICE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 397 yd |
| Boldmere Golf Course MONMOUTH DRIVE | golf | 734 yd |
| Twickenham Park FINCHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.