Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B35 6DL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

269

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B35 6DL 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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2/10
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7/10
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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

With 80% social renting, B35 6DL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 45-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 6DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Castle Vale in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Castle Vale ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B35 6DL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 6DL are sourced from Output Area E00046174 (shared with 20 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 6DL. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.0%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around B35 6DL is above average at 100 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 offences169
Shoplifting154
Public order27
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson23

school Local Schools

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Castle Vale Nursery School

Outstanding154 pupils0.1 km
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Chivenor Primary School

Good336 pupils0.3 km
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Topcliffe Primary School

Good255 pupils0.4 km
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St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School

Good236 pupils0.8 km
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Ebn Academy 2

Good1 pupils0.9 km
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Pegasus Primary School

Good193 pupils0.9 km
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Gunter Primary School

Requires Improvement205 pupils0.9 km
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Greenwood Academy

Good956 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Bagot Arms0.9 km
  • St Gerards Church Centre0.9 km
  • Manor Farm0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Burger and Sauce0.6 km
  • Burger King Uk Ltd0.7 km
  • Kates Kitchen0.5 km
  • Nouka Ltd0.0 km
  • Sainsburys, Public Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Chaaye Paani - Birmingham0.9 km
  • Jade Garden0.8 km
  • Spitfire Pizza & Grill0.5 km
  • FLT Training Liverpool Ltd0.8 km
  • Castle Vale Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.0 km
  • Brooks Newsagents0.4 km
  • CastleVale News0.6 km
  • CDS Superstores International Ltd0.5 km
  • Murco Petroleum Ltd0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsburys Delicatessen & Salad Bar0.5 km
  • Sainsburys0.5 km
  • Sainsburys0.1 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Sainsburys, Butchery0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Birmingham CBrom0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Erdington3.2 km
  • Chester Road3.2 km
  • Water Orton3.5 km