B36 is a postcode district in Birmingham, West Midlands, covering 573 active and 143 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B36 (20%) is characterised by a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity, alongside a council estate or housing association area with many young families (15%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes B36 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in B36 are around £257k, up 3.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B36 at 338 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, B36 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B36 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B36 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B36 postcode area.
36,032
37
£ 37,043 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 37, B36 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £257k. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Hodge Hill Girls' School
Hodge Hill College
Braidwood School for the Deaf
St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School
Forest Oak School
Merstone School
Park Hall Academy
Tame Valley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Lifestyle Express
- Lloyds Pharmacy
- Eales Food Store - Nisa
- Pauls Convenience Store
- Pauls News & General Stores
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel
- Travelodge
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Castle Bromwich Cricket And Sports Club
- Chik Box & K Town Chicken / Locked And Loaded
- Smiths Wood Snooker Club
- The Farthings
- The Kingfisher
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Cafe De La Vita
- CAFLO Comm. Actions for Local Opp
- Chickaros Hodge Hill
- Elements Desserts
- Karak Chaii
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Servest Catering LTD
- Tesco
- Heron Foods
- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Farmfoods
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- AMN-G Ethnic Ltd TA Pizza Perfect
- Atlantis Fish Bar
- Pizza Perfect
- Rios Piri Piri
- Superios Chicken
- + 15 more
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