Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

B36 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B36 0BF.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B36 0BF 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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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

B36 0BF has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 29-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

B36 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Kingshurst in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Smith's Wood ward and the Meriden constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B36 0BF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 B36 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00051738 (shared with 6 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 B36 0BF. The average age is 28.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.8%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around B36 0BF is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences135
Criminal damage and arson55
Vehicle crime28
Shoplifting20
Burglary15

school Local Schools

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Smith's Wood Academy

Requires Improvement918 pupils0.4 km
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Forest Oak School

Outstanding180 pupils0.4 km
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Merstone School

Outstanding137 pupils0.4 km
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Kingshurst Primary School

Requires Improvement515 pupils0.4 km
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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.5 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good255 pupils0.8 km
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Smith's Wood Primary Academy

Outstanding452 pupils0.9 km
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Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst

Inadequate1301 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Tandas News0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Yorkswood Evergreen Community Fridge0.9 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Spar0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • King Valley Takeaway0.5 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Rice n P's1.0 km
  • Bobbys Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Pizza 3690.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Punch Bowl0.4 km
  • The Pavilions Club Limited0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Black Shaz Kitchen0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Supermarket0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Water Orton2.5 km
  • Marston Green3.3 km
  • Coleshill Parkway3.3 km