Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

SUMBURGH CROFT, B35 6DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUMBURGH CROFT, B35 6DD.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B35 6DD 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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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, B35 6DD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

B35 6DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sumburgh Croft, 0.3km from Castle Vale in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Castle Vale ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B35 6DD 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 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £98k, 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 6DD are sourced from Output Area E00046157 (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 6DD. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.5%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 98,500

2 sales · Mean £ 98,500

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

Crime around B35 6DD is moderate at 70 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.

Violence and sexual offences159
Shoplifting102
Anti-social behaviour29
Vehicle crime25
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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Topcliffe Primary School

Good255 pupils0.2 km
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St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School

Good236 pupils0.3 km
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Ebn Academy 2

Good1 pupils0.4 km
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Castle Vale Nursery School

Outstanding154 pupils0.4 km
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Pegasus Primary School

Good193 pupils0.4 km
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Chivenor Primary School

Good336 pupils0.6 km
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Greenwood Academy

Good956 pupils0.7 km
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Gunter Primary School

Requires Improvement205 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bagot Arms1.0 km
  • St Gerards Church Centre0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Burger and Sauce0.2 km
  • Kates Kitchen0.8 km
  • Nouka Ltd0.5 km
  • Burger and Sauce0.6 km
  • Skoopz Dessertz0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Jade Garden1.0 km
  • Castle Vale Fish Bar0.4 km
  • The Blue Angel Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Wing Wo Takeaway0.4 km
  • Spitfire Pizza & Grill0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Brooks Newsagents0.8 km
  • CastleVale News0.2 km
  • CDS Superstores International Ltd0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Water Orton3.2 km
  • Chester Road3.3 km
  • Erdington3.4 km