Sutton Coldfield North & Park
Birmingham 004 · 6 sub-areas · 9,641 residents
Birmingham 004 is a predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood within Birmingham, home to around 9,600 people. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £992 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — and over four in five homes here are owned outright or with a mortgage. The neighbourhood skews older than much of Birmingham, with more than a quarter of residents aged 65 or over.
Sutton Coldfield North & Park is a commuter neighbourhood within Birmingham — train into Birmingham runs in around 36 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Sutton Coldfield North & Park?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,086 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Sutton Coldfield North & Park in Birmingham
Living in Sutton Coldfield North & Park
This part of Birmingham stands apart from much of the city by its sheer stability. The ownership rate — over 83% — is unusually high for an urban area, and you feel it: well-kept streets, low turnover, residents who've been here for years. It's quieter and more settled than the city's inner neighbourhoods, with a crime rate of around 52 per 1,000 residents that runs well below the UK average of roughly 80.
On the cost side, Birmingham 004 sits at the affordable end of Birmingham's range. A one-bedroom goes for around £821 a month, a two-bedroom around £992, and a three-bedroom around £1,119. Rents rose about 3.5% over the past year, broadly in line with wider city trends. Council tax (Band D) runs roughly £2,363 a year. The median sale price — around £556,000 — reflects the dominance of owned family homes rather than a flat-heavy market, and a deposit here takes an estimated 9.2 years to save on local incomes.
The people living here skew noticeably older: over a quarter are aged 65 or above, and the 50–64 cohort adds another 22%. That said, nearly half of residents hold a degree-level qualification, and median resident salaries sit at around £30,200 a year. A significant share — nearly 43% — work from home, which partly explains why public transport use is low at just 5%.
Getting around relies heavily on the car: almost 47% of residents drive to work. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.3 km away — about a 16-minute walk — and Birmingham city centre is around 36 minutes by public transport. There's no metro or tram service within realistic reach. For day-to-day life, greenspace is close: a typical resident is within about 560 metres of open space, and nearly a third of the neighbourhood qualifies as walkable to a green area. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Birmingham 004 a nice place to live?
- By most measures, yes — particularly if you value quiet, stability and low crime. The neighbourhood is predominantly owner-occupied, well-established, and sits in one of the less deprived deciles in England. The trade-off is limited public transport and a school catchment where fewer than half of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding.
- What is the rent in Birmingham 004?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £821 a month, a two-bed around £992, and a three-bed around £1,119. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 3.5% over the past year. Council tax (Band D) adds roughly £2,363 annually.
- Is Birmingham 004 safe?
- It's one of the safer parts of Birmingham. The crime rate is around 52 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, well below the UK average of roughly 80. The area also ranks in the top two deciles for low deprivation nationally, which correlates strongly with lower crime levels.
- What's the commute from Birmingham 004 to Birmingham city centre?
- By public transport it takes around 36 minutes. Most residents drive — nearly 47% commute by car — and the nearest mainline rail station is about 1.3 km away, roughly a 16-minute walk. There's no metro or tram service in the area. Remote working is common: around 43% of residents work from home.
- Who lives in Birmingham 004?
- Predominantly older, long-settled owner-occupiers. Over a quarter of residents are 65 or above, and the 50–64 group adds another 22%. Nearly half hold a degree-level qualification. The area has low rental turnover — only 12.5% of homes are privately rented — and a UK-born share of around 88%.
- What schools are near Birmingham 004?
- There are 52 schools within typical catchment distance, though around 45% are rated Good or Outstanding — noticeably below the national average. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.7 km away. Families should check individual admissions areas carefully, as proximity doesn't guarantee access.
- How does Birmingham 004 compare to the rest of Birmingham for affordability?
- It's at the more affordable end for renters — a two-bed at around £992 a month sits below the UK national median of roughly £1,200. However, high home prices (median around £556,000) mean buying is a stretch, with an estimated 9.2 years needed to save a deposit on local incomes.