B36 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from Kingshurst in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Smith's Wood ward and the Meriden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B36 0BG is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00051757 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B36 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B36 0BG.
313
38
£ 32,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B36 0BG 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
Social renting makes up 66% of tenure in B36 0BG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B36 0BG. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B36 0BG 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
Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School
Castle Bromwich Junior School
Smith's Wood Primary Academy
Castlewood School
Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
Merstone School
Forest Oak School
Smith's Wood Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Hurst Lane Post Office0.6 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.5 km
- Smiths Flowers0.8 km
- QSL Convenience1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Crown Members Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Spice It Up Bar-B-Q0.7 km
- Atlantis0.6 km
- Bobbys Fish Bar0.6 km
- Chutney Express0.6 km
- Cola Fish Saloon0.5 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Curry Club0.6 km
- Shellys cafe0.9 km
- CJs Cafe0.4 km
- KFC0.5 km
- Greggs0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Water Orton1.8 km
- Lea Hall3.3 km
- Coleshill Parkway3.5 km
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