B35 6HG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manby Road, 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 6HG is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £146k, 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 6HG are sourced from Output Area E00046155 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANBY ROAD, B35 6HG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANBY ROAD, B35 6HG.
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37
£ 32,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B35 6HG 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.
Area Character
B35 6HG 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B35 6HG. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 146,000
2 sales · Mean £ 146,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B35 6HG is moderate at 63 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.
school Local Schools
Topcliffe Primary School
St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School
Castle Vale Nursery School
Pegasus Primary School
Ebn Academy 2
Chivenor Primary School
Greenwood Academy
Gunter Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Shell Kingsbury Road1.0 km
- Chester Road News0.8 km
- The Paper Place Newsagents0.7 km
- Sivam Ltd1.0 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Kentucky Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- Barista Bakehouse0.9 km
- Skoopz Dessertz0.6 km
- Castle Vale Swimming Pool0.9 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsburys0.7 km
- KVK Supermarket Ltd1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Walmley Tandoori1.0 km
- Jade Garden0.8 km
- Castle Vale Fish Bar0.6 km
- The Blue Angel Fish Bar0.8 km
- Wing Wo Takeaway0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bagot Arms0.8 km
- St Gerards Church Centre0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester Road3.1 km
- Erdington3.2 km
- Water Orton3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B356HG · Data under Open Government Licence