B35 6DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Montrose 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 6DH 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. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k. 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 6DH are sourced from Output Area E00046157 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONTROSE DRIVE, B35 6DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTROSE DRIVE, B35 6DH.
287
42
£ 32,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B35 6DH 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
Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in B35 6DH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B35 6DH. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 173,500
2 sales · Mean £ 173,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B35 6DH has low crime rates — 44 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
Topcliffe Primary School
Pegasus Primary School
Ebn Academy 2
Castle Vale Nursery School
Greenwood Academy
Chivenor Primary School
Gunter Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Costcutter0.6 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- The Paper Place Newsagents0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Brooks Newsagents0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- Skoopz Dessertz0.3 km
- Burger and Sauce0.1 km
- Kates Kitchen0.9 km
- Nouka Ltd0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- St Gerards Church Centre0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Castle Vale Fish Bar0.4 km
- Wing Wo Takeaway0.4 km
- Spitfire Pizza & Grill0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Water Orton3.1 km
- Chester Road3.3 km
- Erdington3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B356DH · Data under Open Government Licence