B35 6BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Martlesham Square, 0.4km from Castle Vale in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Castle Vale ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B35 6BE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 6BE are sourced from Output Area E00046155 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARTLESHAM SQUARE, B35 6BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARTLESHAM SQUARE, B35 6BE.
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37
£ 32,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B35 6BE 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 70% of tenure in B35 6BE — 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 6BE. The average age is 36.9. 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)
Crime around B35 6BE is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Topcliffe Primary School
St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School
Pegasus Primary School
Ebn Academy 2
Castle Vale Nursery School
Chivenor Primary School
Greenwood Academy
Gunter Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bagot Arms0.9 km
- St Gerards Church Centre0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Burger and Sauce0.1 km
- Kates Kitchen0.8 km
- Nouka Ltd0.6 km
- Burger and Sauce0.7 km
- Barista Bakehouse1.0 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Jade Garden0.9 km
- Castle Vale Fish Bar0.5 km
- The Blue Angel Fish Bar0.9 km
- Wing Wo Takeaway0.5 km
- Spitfire Pizza & Grill0.7 km
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Brooks Newsagents1.0 km
- CastleVale News0.1 km
- CDS Superstores International Ltd0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester Road3.2 km
- Water Orton3.3 km
- Erdington3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B356BE · Data under Open Government Licence