Postcode B72 1YG is located in a major urban area, within the Sutton Wylde Green ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Chester Road area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chester Road is £48,149 per year. The nearest station is Chester Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Abbeyfields Park.
Chester Road has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,538 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Chester Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chester Road is £48,149 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 107 ft away from B72 1YG.
Chester Road near B72 1YG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chester Road | N/A | Walking directions to Chester Road |
| 0.6 mi | Wylde Green | N/A | Walking directions to Wylde Green |
| 0.8 mi | Erdington | N/A | Walking directions to Erdington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Abbeyfields Park | Small | Walking directions to Abbeyfields Park |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £437,500 in Sutton Wylde Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £555,000 |
| Flats | 30 | £207,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £450,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £276,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sutton Wylde Green
In the B72 1YG postcode area, located within Chester Road, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B72 1YG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spar | Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1YG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 346 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1YH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Birmingham Road, Birmingham, B72 1AY | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Birmingham Road, Birmingham, B72 1AX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 125 Sutton Road, Birmingham, B23 5TW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.