Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

COBHAM CLOSE, B35 6EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COBHAM CLOSE, B35 6EA.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

42

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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 6EA 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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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in B35 6EA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 42-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 6EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cobham Close, 0.4km from Tyburn in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Castle Vale ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B35 6EA is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £155k, 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 6EA are sourced from Output Area E00046162 (shared with 14 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 6EA. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

1 sales · Mean £ 155,000

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

Crime around B35 6EA is above average at 98 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting190
Violence and sexual offences123
Public order26
Robbery23
Anti-social behaviour21

school Local Schools

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Castle Vale Nursery School

Outstanding154 pupils0.1 km
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Topcliffe Primary School

Good255 pupils0.4 km
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Chivenor Primary School

Good336 pupils0.6 km
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Gunter Primary School

Requires Improvement205 pupils0.7 km
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St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School

Good236 pupils0.9 km
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Ebn Academy 2

Good1 pupils1.0 km
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Pegasus Primary School

Good193 pupils1.0 km
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Greenwood Academy

Good956 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Manor Farm0.9 km
  • Bagot Arms0.7 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Sainsburys0.2 km
  • Sainsburys Delicatessen & Salad Bar0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Sainsburys, Butchery0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • B and Q Birmingham - Erdington0.7 km
  • Shell Kingsbury Road0.5 km
  • Brooks Newsagents0.6 km
  • CastleVale News0.7 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Birmingham CBrom1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Barista Bakehouse0.7 km
  • Skoopz Dessertz0.9 km
  • Castle Vale Swimming Pool0.7 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Sainsburys, Public Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Chaaye Paani - Birmingham0.7 km
  • Jade Garden0.6 km
  • Spitfire Pizza & Grill0.7 km
  • FLT Training Liverpool Ltd0.9 km
  • Castle Vale Fish Bar1.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester Road3.0 km
  • Erdington3.0 km
  • Water Orton3.7 km