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B72

SUTTON COLDFIELD

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B72 covers SUTTON COLDFIELD in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £429,377
1yr change ▼ 16.7%
Crime 33% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£429,377

▼ 16.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

50% above national avg

Crime Rate

54.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

33% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

357 Mbps

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.

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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

£370K £395K £419K £444K £469K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

1,183,618

Population

57

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.

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357.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about B72 SUTTON COLDFIELD

What is the average house price in B72 SUTTON COLDFIELD?
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 SUTTON COLDFIELD 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 is the population of B72 SUTTON COLDFIELD?
The population of B72 (SUTTON COLDFIELD) is approximately 1,183,618 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 21% are privately rented, and 24% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in B72 SUTTON COLDFIELD?
There are 5 schools in or near B72. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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