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B72 1SU

Upper Holland Road

Sutton Trinity

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Overview

Postcode B72 1SU is located in a major urban area, within the Sutton Trinity ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Sutton Coldfield South & Central area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sutton Coldfield South & Central is £64,648 per year. The nearest station is Sutton Coldfield, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rectory Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Sutton Coldfield South & Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,908 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Sutton Coldfield South & Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.1%

Approximately 10.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Sutton Coldfield South & Central is £64,648 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 310 ft away from B72 1SU.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton Coldfield South & Central near B72 1SU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sutton Coldfield located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B72 1SU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Sutton Coldfield

N/A

Walking directions to Sutton Coldfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B72 1SU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRectory ParkLargeWalking directions to Rectory Park
0.1 miTrinity ParkSmallWalking directions to Trinity Park

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
3,556.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.78(-15%)
Vehicle crime
9.07(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.28(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.28(-14%)
Robbery
5.58(+265%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
318
84.57%
Pakistani
8
2.13%
Caribbean
8
2.13%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.86%
Other White
7
1.86%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
42.45%
Level 3 (A level)
42
15.11%
No qualifications
40
14.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.99%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
49.61%
Owns outright
40
31.01%
Social rents from council
11
8.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.98%
Other social rented
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Sutton Trinity

Median price£340,000
Price per sq ft£344
Sales (last 12 months)133
Typical range (middle 50%)£213K – £485K

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £344 per square foot) in Sutton Trinity area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £945,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton Trinity over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£563,000£366
Semi-Detached30£406,250£351
Terraced28£288,750£325
Flats37£173,000£281

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton Trinity

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton Trinity.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£430,000£136,500£275,000£219,775
2017£430,000£177,000£303,000£221,750
2018£436,500£162,000£332,500£222,500
2019£472,500£152,000£334,500£237,500
2020£560,000£157,500£336,000£245,000
2021£490,000£165,000£351,700£265,000
2022£600,000£175,000£365,000£247,500
2023£550,000£175,500£424,500£275,000
2024£550,000£161,500£350,000£308,000
2025£570,000£167,500£455,000£287,500
2026£510,000£170,000£400,000£267,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton Trinity.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton Trinity.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£281£218£271£200
2017£307£252£279£255
2018£311£235£285£265
2019£321£234£289£274
2020£328£247£298£289
2021£332£250£322£304
2022£391£250£330£327
2023£368£253£342£324
2024£369£268£337£351
2025£372£267£356£318
2026£364£284£283£322
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton Trinity.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sutton Trinity in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B72 1SU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B72 1SU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Nov 20259, Upper Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1SUSemi-DetachedFreehold£455,000
15 Aug 202517, Upper Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1SUTerracedFreehold£485,000
05 Jun 202555, Upper Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1SUDetachedFreehold£415,000
07 Nov 202541, Royal Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£520,000
05 Sept 202522, Royal Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£472,250

Schools

In the B72 1SU postcode area, located within Sutton Coldfield South & Central, there are 6 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B72 1SU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryPlantsbrook SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryTown Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHolland House Infant School and NurseryAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B72 1SU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B72 1SU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCooltrader41 Lower Parade, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1XXWalking directions to Cooltrader
0.2 miLucky Food and Wine58 Jerome Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1SRWalking directions to Lucky Food and Wine
0.3 miAldi101 Parade, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1PLWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miOne Stop55-59 Rectory Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7ARWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miPremier Express2 Coles Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1NEWalking directions to Premier Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B72 1SU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Christopher Pears

Sutton Trinity - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Andrew Mitchell

Sutton Coldfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencySutton ColdfieldE14001535
WardSutton TrinityE05011178
ParishSutton ColdfieldE04012653
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sutton Coldfield South & CentralE02001835
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 009BE01009451
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B72 1SU

Is B72 1SU (Sutton Coldfield South & Central) safe?

The area around B72 1SU records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B72 1SU?

The median sale price around B72 1SU in Sutton Coldfield South & Central is £340,000 (about £344 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B72 1SU?

There are 12 schools close to B72 1SU, including Plantsbrook School (Good), Town Junior School (Good) and Holland House Infant School and Nursery. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B72 1SU?

The closest station to B72 1SU is Sutton Coldfield, about 634 m away.

How deprived is the area around B72 1SU?

B72 1SU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,908 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B72 1SU (Sutton Coldfield South & Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sutton Coldfield covering B72 1SU is Andrew Mitchell (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Christopher Pears (Conservative and Unionist Party).