Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

UPAVON CLOSE, B35 6BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPAVON CLOSE, B35 6BH.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B35 6BH 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.

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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

B35 6BH has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B35 6BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Upavon Close, 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 6BH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 6BH are sourced from Output Area E00046155 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B35 6BH. 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

White / British66.1%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean12.3%
Other / Mixed18.8%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 147,500

2 sales · Mean £ 147,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B35 6BH has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences120
Anti-social behaviour25
Vehicle crime17
Criminal damage and arson16
Other crime13

school Local Schools

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St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School

Good236 pupils0.3 km
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Topcliffe Primary School

Good255 pupils0.3 km
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Pegasus Primary School

Good193 pupils0.5 km
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Ebn Academy 2

Good1 pupils0.5 km
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Castle Vale Nursery School

Outstanding154 pupils0.6 km
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Greenwood Academy

Good956 pupils0.8 km
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Chivenor Primary School

Good336 pupils0.8 km
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Gunter Primary School

Requires Improvement205 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Chester Road News0.9 km
  • The Paper Place Newsagents0.8 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • Skoopz Dessertz0.5 km
  • Castle Vale Swimming Pool0.9 km
  • Burger and Sauce0.0 km
  • Kates Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bagot Arms0.9 km
  • St Gerards Church Centre0.5 km
fastfood

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester Road3.2 km
  • Water Orton3.3 km
  • Erdington3.3 km