Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

DONIBRISTLE CROFT, B35 6BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DONIBRISTLE CROFT, B35 6BL.

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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 6BL 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 6BL has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

B35 6BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Donibristle Croft, 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 6BL is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 65 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 6BL 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 6BL. 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.

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

Crime around B35 6BL is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences126
Shoplifting102
Anti-social behaviour23
Vehicle crime20
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Topcliffe Primary School

Good255 pupils0.2 km
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St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School

Good236 pupils0.4 km
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Castle Vale Nursery School

Outstanding154 pupils0.5 km
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Pegasus Primary School

Good193 pupils0.5 km
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Ebn Academy 2

Good1 pupils0.6 km
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Chivenor Primary School

Good336 pupils0.7 km
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Greenwood Academy

Good956 pupils0.9 km
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Gunter Primary School

Requires Improvement205 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bagot Arms0.8 km
  • St Gerards Church Centre0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Burger and Sauce0.1 km
  • Kates Kitchen0.8 km
  • Nouka Ltd0.6 km
  • Burger and Sauce0.6 km
  • Barista Bakehouse0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Jade Garden0.8 km
  • Castle Vale Fish Bar0.6 km
  • The Blue Angel Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Wing Wo Takeaway0.6 km
  • Spitfire Pizza & Grill0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Brooks Newsagents0.9 km
  • CastleVale News0.2 km
  • CDS Superstores International Ltd0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester Road3.1 km
  • Erdington3.3 km
  • Water Orton3.3 km