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B35 6QJ

Church Street

Castle Vale

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Overview

Postcode B35 6QJ 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 106.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 Water Orton, about 1.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Centre Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
62.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Castle Vale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 326 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Castle Vale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.6%

Approximately 62.6% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 176 ft away from B35 6QJ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Water Orton located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B35 6QJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCentre ParkSmallWalking directions to Centre Park
0.2 miInnsworth GreenSmallWalking directions to Innsworth Green

Area Profile

Population
530
Population density
6,596.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.54(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.37(+6%)
Vehicle crime
8.53(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.53(+17%)
Public order
7.39(+22%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
362
68.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
55
10.46%
Caribbean
31
5.89%
Other White
26
4.94%
African
11
2.09%
Total population: 526

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
95
25.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
69
18.75%
Level 3 (A level)
67
18.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
56
15.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
14.4%
Total 16+ residents: 368

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
130
59.36%
Owns with a mortgage
28
12.79%
Owns outright
27
12.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
9.13%
Social rents from council
7
3.2%
Total households: 219

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B35 6QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B35 6QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 202630, Merlin Way, Birmingham, B35 6QNFlatsLeasehold£58,500
18 Mar 202616, Merlin Way, Birmingham, B35 6QNFlatsLeasehold£115,500
30 Sept 202520, Merlin Way, Birmingham, B35 6QNFlatsLeasehold£75,000
18 Jul 202558, Merlin Way, Birmingham, B35 6QNFlatsLeasehold£71,000
05 Jun 202554, Merlin Way, Birmingham, B35 6QNTerracedLeasehold£78,000

Schools

In the B35 6QJ postcode area, located within Castle Vale, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B35 6QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryPegasus Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miNot applicableEbn Academy 2Free schools alternative provision

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Gerard's RC Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B35 6QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B35 6QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa ExtraHigh Street, Birmingham, B35 7PRWalking directions to Nisa Extra
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 6QJ, 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 029CE01009099
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2006-05-01

Frequently asked questions about B35 6QJ

Is B35 6QJ (Castle Vale) safe?

The area around B35 6QJ records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 6QJ?

The median sale price around B35 6QJ 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 6QJ?

There are 11 schools close to B35 6QJ, including Pegasus Primary School (Good), Ebn Academy 2 (Good) and St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B35 6QJ?

B35 6QJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 326 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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