Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

OLD CROFT LANE, B36 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD CROFT LANE, B36 0AR.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B36 0AR — age 42, 90% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £370k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

B36 0AR is a safe, established residential area on Old Croft Lane, 0.7km 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 0AR offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.

Census 2021 statistics for B36 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00051169 (shared with 9 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 B36 0AR. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.9%
Asian / British Asian14.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 370,500

2 sales · Mean £ 370,500

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

B36 0AR has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences80
Vehicle crime47
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Brownmead Primary Academy

Good315 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School

Good222 pupils0.4 km
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Timberley Academy

Good685 pupils0.8 km
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Castle Bromwich Junior School

Good1.1 km
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Heathlands Primary Academy

Requires Improvement425 pupils1.2 km
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Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School

Good232 pupils1.2 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School

Good359 pupils1.4 km
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Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School

Good1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Aylesford Hall0.8 km
  • Jane's Cafe0.6 km
  • Deluxe Dessert0.6 km
  • Smashdown Burgers Ltd0.7 km
  • Kismet0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Pazazz Pizzeria0.9 km
  • New Seaway Fish Shop0.8 km
  • Seavers Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Happy Garden Takeaway0.5 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Post Office0.8 km
  • Johns Family Butchers0.8 km
  • QSL Convenience0.9 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • Spar Stores0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.7 km
  • Co-Operative Supermarket0.9 km
  • Midlands Co-Op0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Heathway Public House0.8 km
  • Castle Bromwich Mens Club0.2 km
  • Remembrance Social Club0.6 km
  • Shard End Social Club0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge0.2 km
  • Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lea Hall2.5 km
  • Stechford2.8 km
  • Water Orton3.0 km