B36 0DY is a sought-after residential area on West Avenue, 0.4km 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 0DY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 93% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 17.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for B36 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00051190 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST AVENUE, B36 0DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST AVENUE, B36 0DY.
343
44
£ 46,300 /yr
47%
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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B36 0DY combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£350k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 17.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B36 0DY. The average age is 43.7. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
14 sales · Mean £ 310,107
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B36 0DY has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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
Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School
Castle Bromwich Junior School
Park Hall Academy
Castlewood School
Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
Timberley Academy
Brownmead Primary Academy
Smith's Wood Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Slimming World Franchise0.4 km
- Hurst Lane Post Office0.6 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- Spar Stores0.8 km
- Smiths Flowers0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Dixy Chicken Castle Bromwich0.7 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.7 km
- CJs Cafe0.5 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Saffron Pan-Asian Restaurant0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.7 km
- Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- Atlantis0.7 km
- Chutney Express0.6 km
- Cola Fish Saloon0.6 km
- Golden Bird0.6 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Crown Members Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Water Orton2.0 km
- Lea Hall3.2 km
- Stechford3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B360DY · Data under Open Government Licence