B35 6AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Ash, Walmley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Castle Vale ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B35 6AE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B35 6AE are sourced from Output Area E00046147 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B35 6AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B35 6AE.
215
44
£ 32,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B35 6AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in B35 6AE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B35 6AE. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B35 6AE has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School
Topcliffe Primary School
Pegasus Primary School
Ebn Academy 2
Castle Vale Nursery School
Greenwood Academy
Chivenor Primary School
Gunter Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Salon Services Ltd0.9 km
- Chester Road News0.9 km
- The Paper Place Newsagents0.7 km
- Sivam Ltd0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Barista Bakehouse1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Skoopz Dessertz0.6 km
- Burger and Sauce0.2 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsburys0.9 km
- KVK Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Walmley Tandoori0.8 km
- Jade Garden0.9 km
- Castle Vale Fish Bar0.6 km
- The Blue Angel Fish Bar0.9 km
- Wing Wo Takeaway0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bagot Arms0.9 km
- St Gerards Church Centre0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester Road3.0 km
- Erdington3.3 km
- Water Orton3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B356AE · Data under Open Government Licence