Banners Gate Road is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B73 6RX 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 Banners Gate Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B73 6RU, B73 6SY, B73 6SA, B73 6SZ, B73 6UB, B73 6TZ, B73 6UA, B44 0US, B73 6TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B73 6RX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.5% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 6RX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.2% 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 | 23.7% | 24.7% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 64.2% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 20.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.2% | 52.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 31.3% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 13.5% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 17.6% | 16.3% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.3% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 10.3% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14.9% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 37.9% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.2% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 86.9% | 72.2% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -9.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 93.9% | 87.1% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 7% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 87.9% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Sikh | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banners Gate Road was 62.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.4% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Banners Gate Road has the 79th lowest crime rate of 179 local areas in Kingstanding and the 1101st lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Banners Gate Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-02-16 | £264,383 |
| 34 Banners Gate Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-08-25 | £281,111 |
| 28 Banners Gate Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-12-07 | £382,269 |
| 44 Banners Gate Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-11-25 | £328,571 |
| 26 Banners Gate Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2018-07-27 | £381,663 |
B73 6RX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 2,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 3,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 4,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 4,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banners Gate Junior School Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Park Primary Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banners Gate Infant and Nursery School Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banners Gate Primary School Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Oscott Infant and Nursery School Markham Road , B73 6QR | - not rated | 707 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 | 677 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Streetly School Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 3out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,675 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 4,102 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 | 332 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor School and Residential Unit Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 332 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire AP School 2 70 Raglan Road , B66 3ND | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 2,211 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Prems | Sutton Park, Banners Gate Entrance | 398 yd | |
| Big Singh's Pizza | 4 Cooksey Lane, Birmingham | 821 yd | |
| Tequila @Lime/Fatburgers | 136, Kings Road | 889 yd | |
| URBAN BAO | 136, Kings Road | 889 yd | |
| Benny's Diner | 764 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sportsmans Rest | The Sportsman Rest, 20 Cooksey Lane | 870 yd | |
| Second City Mount Tavern | 136, Kings Road | 889 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Kettlehouse Road, Birmingham | 930 yd | |
| Kingstanding Public House | Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Desserts | 1 Hartley Road, Birmingham | 504 yd | |
| Dragon Court | 269 Kings Road, Kingstanding | 576 yd | |
| Pizza Bene | 271 Kings Road, Kingstanding | 576 yd | |
| Kings Fryer | 194 Finchley Road, Birmingham | 589 yd | |
| Smarts Fish Bar | 651 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd | 679 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 738 yd | |
| S K Supermarket | 758 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Banners Gate Primary School COPPICE VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| New Oscott Primary School MARKHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 707 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 | 115.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.