Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B35 6BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B35 6BS.

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Population

223

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B35 6BS 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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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 56% of tenure in B35 6BS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 43-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 6BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Castle Vale in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Castle Vale ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B35 6BS 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 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 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 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00046146 (shared with 12 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 6BS. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean13.6%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 6BS is moderate at 86 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 offences145
Shoplifting139
Vehicle crime26
Anti-social behaviour25
Public order20

school Local Schools

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Topcliffe Primary School

Good255 pupils0.0 km
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Castle Vale Nursery School

Outstanding154 pupils0.3 km
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St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School

Good236 pupils0.5 km
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Chivenor Primary School

Good336 pupils0.6 km
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Ebn Academy 2

Good1 pupils0.7 km
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Pegasus Primary School

Good193 pupils0.7 km
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Greenwood Academy

Good956 pupils0.9 km
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Gunter Primary School

Requires Improvement205 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bagot Arms0.8 km
  • St Gerards Church Centre0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Burger and Sauce0.3 km
  • Burger King Uk Ltd0.9 km
  • Kates Kitchen0.6 km
  • Nouka Ltd0.4 km
  • Sainsburys, Public Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chaaye Paani - Birmingham1.0 km
  • Jade Garden0.8 km
  • Castle Vale Fish Bar0.7 km
  • The Blue Angel Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Wing Wo Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • Brooks Newsagents0.8 km
  • CastleVale News0.3 km
  • CDS Superstores International Ltd0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Sainsburys Delicatessen & Salad Bar0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Sainsburys, Butchery0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester Road3.1 km
  • Erdington3.2 km
  • Water Orton3.4 km