Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BIGGIN CLOSE, B35 6BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIGGIN CLOSE, B35 6BU.

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Population

220

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

B35 6BU has a significant social housing presence — 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 47-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 6BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Biggin 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 6BU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00046160 (shared with 7 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 6BU. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 165,000

2 sales · Mean £ 165,000

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

Crime around B35 6BU is moderate at 80 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 offences168
Shoplifting148
Anti-social behaviour28
Vehicle crime27
Public order25

school Local Schools

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Topcliffe Primary School

Good255 pupils0.1 km
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Castle Vale Nursery School

Outstanding154 pupils0.2 km
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Chivenor Primary School

Good336 pupils0.5 km
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St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School

Good236 pupils0.5 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 Arms0.9 km
  • St Gerards Church Centre0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Burger and Sauce0.4 km
  • Burger King Uk Ltd0.9 km
  • Kates Kitchen0.6 km
  • Nouka Ltd0.3 km
  • Sainsburys, Public Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 16 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

21 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Brooks Newsagents0.7 km
  • CastleVale News0.4 km
  • CDS Superstores International Ltd0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Sainsburys Delicatessen & Salad Bar0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
  • Sainsburys, Butchery0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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