B72 postcode: what it's like to live there
The B72 district covers Royal Sutton Coldfield, Pype Hayes Park. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 6 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in B72
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from B72 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Birmingham: 34 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in B72
- Maney Hill Primary School · B72 1JU · Improved significantly (2025) · Top 10% in England
- Penns Primary School · B72 1BS · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 14% in England
- Town House Primary School · B72 1NX · No rating
Secondary schools in B72
- Plantsbrook School · B72 1RB · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 22% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in B72
- Holland House Day Nursery Ltd · B72 1RE · Good (Ofsted)
- Holy Trinity Pre-School · B72 1LE · Good (Ofsted)
- The Little Ripley Day Nursery · B72 1QY · Good (Ofsted)
- Trinity Play Centre (Sutton Coldfield) Ltd · B72 1RJ · Good (Ofsted)
- Ladybird Montessori Nursery · B72 1EH · Good (Ofsted)
- Montessori Explorers · B72 1DL · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in B72
- The Manor Practice · B72 1RL
- The Hawthorns Surgery · B72 1DL
Neighbourhoods in B72
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of B72 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Coldfield South & Central | 42% | £305k | Very high | 16 min |
| Wylde Green | 41% | £445k | Low | 11 min |
| Sutton Coldfield North & Park | 8% | £556k | Low | 15 min |
| Chester Road | 4% | £292k | High | 9 min |
| Rectory Park & New Hall Valley | 3% | £395k | Average | 11 min |
Questions
Where is the B72 postcode?
B72 covers 6 neighbourhoods in Royal Sutton Coldfield, Pype Hayes Park, with 240 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in B72?
The typical home price across B72's neighbourhoods is £395k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in B72?
3 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a B72 postcode.
How long is the commute from B72?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Birmingham 34 minutes.