Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

AUCKLAND DRIVE, B36 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AUCKLAND DRIVE, B36 0DD.

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Population

393

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /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 0DD 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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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in B36 0DD — 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B36 0DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Auckland Drive, 1.3km from Kingshurst in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Smith's Wood ward and the Meriden constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B36 0DD is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, 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 B36 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00051727 (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 0DD. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.4%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 130,500

6 sales · Mean £ 135,666

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

B36 0DD has low crime rates — 39 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.

Violence and sexual offences127
Vehicle crime32
Public order23
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Castlewood School

Requires Improvement94 pupils0.5 km
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Smith's Wood Primary Academy

Outstanding452 pupils0.6 km
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Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School

Good0.6 km
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Castle Bromwich Junior School

Good1.0 km
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Park Hall Academy

Good1298 pupils1.0 km
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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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Smith's Wood Academy

Requires Improvement918 pupils1.1 km
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Merstone School

Outstanding137 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Gardeners Rest1.0 km
  • CJs Cafe0.5 km
  • KFC1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Farmfoods1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • China Dragon0.5 km
  • Rice n P's0.5 km
  • Bobbys Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Cola Fish Saloon1.0 km
  • Golden Bird1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Slimming World Franchise0.6 km
  • Smiths Flowers0.9 km
  • Timberley Services Station- Food1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Water Orton1.3 km
  • Coleshill Parkway3.1 km
  • Lea Hall3.8 km