B72 — SUTTON COLDFIELD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B72

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B72 is £429,377, which is 28% above the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B72 cost 49.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B72 have fallen 16.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£561,308	144
Semi-detached	£388,899	89
Terraced	£295,235	60
Flat	£191,599	137
All types	£429,377	456

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B72

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 54.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B72 has a crime rate well 33% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

18.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

5.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

5.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

12.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in B72

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B72 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Maney Hill Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Penns Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Plantsbrook School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Town Junior School	Primary	Good	mi
Holland House Infant School and Nursery	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

1,183,618

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

21.0%

Social rent

24.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in B72 are 357.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

357.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B72 is collected by Birmingham. The Band D rate is £1,913/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

B72 — SUTTON COLDFIELD

Area Summary

B72 (SUTTON COLDFIELD) offers above-average property prices (£429,377, 50% above national average), low crime (33% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (357 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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B71

WEST BROMWICH

£225K

▼ 0.5% YoY

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£405K

▼ 30.6% YoY

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£481K

▲ 5.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B72?

The average house price in B72 (SUTTON COLDFIELD) is £429,377, based on 456 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 50% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 16.7% over the past year.

Is B72 a safe area to live?

Crime in B72 is significantly below the national average (54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (18.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B72?

There are 5 schools in or near B72. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in B72?

Council tax in B72 is collected by Birmingham. The Band D rate is £1,913 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in B72?

The average broadband download speed in B72 is 357 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B72 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B72 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.