Postcode report
Is B72 1AQ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About B72 1AQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
B72 1AQ is a postcode in Sutton Wylde Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B72 1AQ, then scores the surrounding small area 41/100 - bottom 24% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B72 1AQ are jobs and housing, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for B72 1AQ is based on Birmingham 018 Census 2021. It covers 9,710 residents, 5,055 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 64% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near B72 1AQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B72 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £294k from 85 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near B72 1AQ can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B72 1AQ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around B72 1AQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 20 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about B72 1AQ
Is B72 1AQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 41/100 (bottom 24% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near B72 1AQ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near B72 1AQ?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near B72 1AQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for B72 1AQ?
LocaleIQ matched B72 1AQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B72 1AQ?
The latest median sold price is £294k based on 85 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B72 1AQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 20 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.