B35 6AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Lane, 0.8km from Castle Vale in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Castle Vale ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B35 6AN is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 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 6AN are sourced from Output Area E00046151 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK LANE, B35 6AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK LANE, B35 6AN.
339
45
£ 32,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B35 6AN 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
With 53% social renting, B35 6AN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 6AN. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B35 6AN has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Greenwood Academy
Ebn Academy 2
Pegasus Primary School
St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School
Minworth Junior and Infant School
Topcliffe Primary School
Chivenor Primary School
Park Hall Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Costcutter0.9 km
- Salon Services Ltd1.0 km
- Europa Worldwide Logistics Ltd0.5 km
- Murco Petroleum Ltd0.6 km
- Nisa Extra At Shaws Supermarket0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Spitfire Cafe0.1 km
- Hozelock Ltd0.3 km
- Skoopz Dessertz0.7 km
- Raj'S Spices0.6 km
- The Meeting Place0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- St Gerards Church Centre0.6 km
- Boat0.8 km
- Minworth Social Club And Institute Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Castle Vale Fish Bar0.6 km
- Wing Wo Takeaway0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Water Orton2.2 km
- Chester Road4.2 km
- Erdington4.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B356AN · Data under Open Government Licence