Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

B36 0DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B36 0DA.

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Population

210

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B36 0DA 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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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B36 0DA has a significant social housing presence — 41% 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.

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

B36 0DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Castle Bromwich in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Smith's Wood ward and the Meriden constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B36 0DA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 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 B36 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00051748 (shared with 4 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 0DA. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.7%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 6%
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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)

B36 0DA has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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 offences119
Shoplifting46
Vehicle crime23
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School

Good0.2 km
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Castlewood School

Requires Improvement94 pupils0.3 km
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Castle Bromwich Junior School

Good0.6 km
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Park Hall Academy

Good1298 pupils0.7 km
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Smith's Wood Primary Academy

Outstanding452 pupils0.9 km
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Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School

Good232 pupils1.1 km
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Merstone School

Outstanding137 pupils1.3 km
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Forest Oak School

Outstanding180 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Farmfoods0.7 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Hurst Lane Post Office0.8 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.2 km
  • Smiths Flowers0.4 km
  • QSL Convenience0.8 km
  • Morrisons - Service Station0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Curry Club0.8 km
  • CJs Cafe0.1 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Atlantis0.8 km
  • Bobbys Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Chutney Express0.8 km
  • Cola Fish Saloon0.7 km
  • Golden Bird0.7 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Water Orton1.6 km
  • Lea Hall3.5 km
  • Coleshill Parkway3.6 km