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B35 6DT

Brabazon Grove

Castle Vale

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Overview

Postcode B35 6DT is located in a major urban area, within the Castle Vale ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Castle Vale area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 191.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Castle Vale is £36,316 per year. The nearest station is Chester Road, about 1.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Centre Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
191
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
45.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Castle Vale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,316 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Castle Vale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 191.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.8%

Approximately 45.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Castle Vale is £36,316 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from B35 6DT.

Flood risk

No risk

Castle Vale near B35 6DT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chester Road located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B35 6DT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCentre ParkSmallWalking directions to Centre Park
0.4 miInnsworth GreenSmallWalking directions to Innsworth Green

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
2,448.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
134.21(+1443%)
Violence and sexual offences
75(+94%)
Public order
25.66(+323%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.05(+95%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.08(+162%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
211
81.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
5.02%
Irish
9
3.47%
Pakistani
6
2.32%
Other
6
2.32%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
31.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
17.62%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
12.38%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
45
38.14%
Owns outright
28
23.73%
Owns with a mortgage
27
22.88%
Social rents from council
9
7.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.08%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Castle Vale

Median price£191,000
Price per sq ft£219
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £223K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Castle Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,874 up to £282,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£229,000£247
Terraced33£200,000£219
Flats8£100,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Vale.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£102,000£144,000£119,500
2017£74,000£135,000£140,000
2018£86,500£177,500£145,000
2019£76,000£185,000£140,000
2020£104,000£185,000£146,250
2021£100,000£189,000£160,000
2022£100,500£265,000£180,000
2023£82,500£274,000£197,500
2024£85,875£248,750£185,000
2025£113,000£238,000£200,000
2026£86,750£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Vale.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£179£136
2017£162£142£157
2018£170£169£157
2019£186£195£156
2020£206£165£156
2021£182£184£180
2022£192£269£200
2023£196£275£217
2024£186£247£201
2025£202£238£221
2026£170£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle Vale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B35 6DT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B35 6DT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jun 202650, Brabazon Grove, Birmingham, B35 6DTTerracedFreehold£200,000
19 Mar 202535, Brabazon Grove, Birmingham, B35 6DTTerracedFreehold£162,500
11 Jun 2026274, Yatesbury Avenue, Birmingham, B35 6DUTerracedFreehold£220,000
06 Feb 2026190, Yatesbury Avenue, Birmingham, B35 6DPTerracedFreehold£174,250
03 Oct 20255, Lyneham Way, Birmingham, B35 6DJTerracedFreehold£191,000

Schools

In the B35 6DT postcode area, located within Castle Vale, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B35 6DT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryCastle Vale Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryTopcliffe Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryChivenor Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B35 6DT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B35 6DT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury'sFort Parkway, Birmingham, B35 6HBWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miAldi1159 Chester Road, Birmingham, B24 0QYWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miVale StoresFarnborough Road, Birmingham, B35 7JGWalking directions to Vale Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B35 6DT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ray Goodwin

Castle Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Paulette Hamilton

Birmingham Erdington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham ErdingtonE14001093
WardCastle ValeE05011132
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Castle ValeE02001855
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 029DE01009101
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B35 6DT

Is B35 6DT (Castle Vale) safe?

The area around B35 6DT records about 191 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B35 6DT?

The median sale price around B35 6DT in Castle Vale is £191,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B35 6DT?

There are 9 schools close to B35 6DT, including Castle Vale Nursery School (Outstanding), Topcliffe Primary School (Good) and Chivenor Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B35 6DT?

B35 6DT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,316 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B35 6DT (Castle Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Erdington covering B35 6DT is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ray Goodwin (Labour Party).