B36 0AR is a safe, established residential area on Old Croft Lane, 0.7km from Castle Bromwich in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Castle Bromwich ward and the Meriden constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B36, B36 0AR offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.
Census 2021 statistics for B36 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00051169 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD CROFT LANE, B36 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD CROFT LANE, B36 0AR.
352
42
£ 42,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B36 0AR — age 42, 90% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £370k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B36 0AR. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 370,500
2 sales · Mean £ 370,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B36 0AR has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brownmead Primary Academy
St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School
Timberley Academy
Castle Bromwich Junior School
Heathlands Primary Academy
Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School
Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Aylesford Hall0.8 km
- Jane's Cafe0.6 km
- Deluxe Dessert0.6 km
- Smashdown Burgers Ltd0.7 km
- Kismet0.5 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Pazazz Pizzeria0.9 km
- New Seaway Fish Shop0.8 km
- Seavers Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Happy Garden Takeaway0.5 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Post Office0.8 km
- Johns Family Butchers0.8 km
- QSL Convenience0.9 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- Spar Stores0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Foods Plc0.7 km
- Co-Operative Supermarket0.9 km
- Midlands Co-Op0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Heathway Public House0.8 km
- Castle Bromwich Mens Club0.2 km
- Remembrance Social Club0.6 km
- Shard End Social Club0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.2 km
- Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lea Hall2.5 km
- Stechford2.8 km
- Water Orton3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B360AR · Data under Open Government Licence