Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B35 6BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B35 6BD.

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Population

215

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B35 6BD 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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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, B35 6BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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

B35 6BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Castle Vale in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Castle Vale ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B35 6BD is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% 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. 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 6BD are sourced from Output Area E00046147 (shared with 11 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 B35 6BD. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.1%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean9.8%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

B35 6BD 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.

Violence and sexual offences99
Anti-social behaviour20
Vehicle crime15
Other crime12
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School

Good236 pupils0.3 km
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Topcliffe Primary School

Good255 pupils0.4 km
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Pegasus Primary School

Good193 pupils0.5 km
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Ebn Academy 2

Good1 pupils0.5 km
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Castle Vale Nursery School

Outstanding154 pupils0.6 km
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Greenwood Academy

Good956 pupils0.8 km
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Chivenor Primary School

Good336 pupils0.9 km
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Gunter Primary School

Requires Improvement205 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Salon Services Ltd1.0 km
  • Chester Road News1.0 km
  • The Paper Place Newsagents0.8 km
  • Sivam Ltd0.9 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • Skoopz Dessertz0.5 km
  • Castle Vale Swimming Pool0.9 km
  • Burger and Sauce0.1 km
  • Kates Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • KVK Supermarket Ltd1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Walmley Tandoori0.9 km
  • Jade Garden1.0 km
  • Castle Vale Fish Bar0.5 km
  • The Blue Angel Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Wing Wo Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bagot Arms0.9 km
  • St Gerards Church Centre0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester Road3.1 km
  • Water Orton3.3 km
  • Erdington3.3 km