Bedford Road is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B75 6AL is located in the Sutton Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bedford Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 6AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B75 6DB, B75 6EN, B75 6DA, B75 6BX, B75 6ER, B75 6DY, B75 6AJ, B75 6BH, B75 6BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B75 6AL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 48% | 47.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 52% | 52.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 B75 6AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67% 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 | 18.8% | 19.4% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.7% | 67% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 22.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48% | 51.8% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 33.1% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.2% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around B75 6AL this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 8.6% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 9.7% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 10.4% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.6% | 43.7% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.9% | 91.4% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
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 | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 95.5% | 92.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 66.6% | 46.2% | 20.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bedford Road was 20.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.5% lower than the Sutton Reddicap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bedford Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Sutton Reddicap and the 252nd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162 Bedford Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-04-29 | £390,111 |
| 170 Bedford Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-03-15 | £448,628 |
| 186 Bedford Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2020-11-30 | £650,420 |
| 178 Bedford Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2020-10-12 | £750,459 |
| 198 Bedford Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2019-08-16 | £596,639 |
B75 6AL 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 B75 6AL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Common Primary School Cotysmore Road , B75 6BL | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Little Sutton Lane , B75 6PB | 4out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Hall Primary School Rowallan Road , B75 6RE | 4out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary School Trinity Road , Four Oaks B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollyfield Primary School Hollyfield Road , B75 7SG | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | 4out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Fairfax Fairfax Road , B75 7JT | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Willmott School Reddicap Heath Road , B75 7DY | 2out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | 3out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arthur Terry School Kittoe Road , Four Oaks B74 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB | - not rated | 2,385 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shrubbery School Ltd Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY | - not rated | 4,549 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 5,416 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syds Fish Chips & Grill House | 96 Whitehouse Common Road, Birmingham | 633 yd | |
| Good Hope Hospital | Wh Smiths, Rectory Road | 984 yd | |
| Moor Hall Golf Club | Moor Hall Drive, Birmingham | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Of | 48 Tamworth Road, Birmingham | 581 yd | |
| White Horse | 116 Whitehouse Common Road, Birmingham | 633 yd | |
| Sutton Coldfield Cricket And Hockey Club | Rectory Road, Sutton Trinity | 1,026 yd | |
| The Boot Inn | Boot Inn, Rectory Road | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Common Fish Bar | 96 Whitehouse Common Road, Birmingham | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 98 Whitehouse Common Road, Birmingham | 633 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | Boot Inn, Rectory Road | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Common Primary School COTYSMORE ROAD | swimming pool | 506 yd |
| Four Oaks Saints Cricket Club (Prince Of Wales Ground) Tamworth Road | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Sutton United Tennis Club Tamworth Road | tennis courts | 809 yd |
| Moor Hall Leisure Club & Spa MOOR HALL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 988 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School (B75) LITTLE SUTTON LANE | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 258 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.