B35 6AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Innsworth Drive, 0.2km from Castle Vale in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Castle Vale ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B35 6AU is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, 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 B35 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00046152 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
INNSWORTH DRIVE, B35 6AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INNSWORTH DRIVE, B35 6AU.
239
42
£ 32,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B35 6AU 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
B35 6AU has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 B35 6AU. The average age is 42.2. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B35 6AU has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School
Pegasus Primary School
Ebn Academy 2
Topcliffe Primary School
Castle Vale Nursery School
Greenwood Academy
Chivenor Primary School
Gunter Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- St Gerards Church Centre0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Burger and Sauce0.2 km
- Kates Kitchen1.0 km
- Nouka Ltd0.7 km
- Hozelock Ltd1.0 km
- Burger and Sauce0.8 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- CastleVale News0.1 km
- Murco Petroleum Ltd0.3 km
- Nisa Extra At Shaws Supermarket0.3 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Castle Vale Fish Bar0.3 km
- Wing Wo Takeaway0.3 km
- Spitfire Pizza & Grill0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Water Orton3.1 km
- Chester Road3.3 km
- Erdington3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B356AU · Data under Open Government Licence