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B35 7AA

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Overview

Postcode B35 7AA 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 Erdington, about 2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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
25.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

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

25.4%

Approximately 25.4% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 64 ft away from B35 7AA.

Flood risk

Low

Castle Vale near B35 7AA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Erdington located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B35 7AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCentre ParkSmallWalking directions to Centre Park

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
405.5 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
291
78.23%
Other
11
2.96%
Pakistani
10
2.69%
Irish
10
2.69%
Caribbean
9
2.42%
Total population: 372

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
94
31.02%
Level 4+ (Degree)
59
19.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
15.18%
Level 3 (A level)
45
14.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
11.88%
Total 16+ residents: 303

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
32.09%
Owns with a mortgage
41
30.6%
Other social rented
30
22.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.96%
Social rents from council
4
2.99%
Total households: 134

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 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B35 7AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B35 7AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 May 202533, Sopwith Croft, Birmingham, B35 7QGTerracedFreehold£190,000
30 Jan 202665, Brooks Croft, Birmingham, B35 7BYTerracedFreehold£40,874
18 May 202631, Kenrick Croft, Birmingham, B35 7DNTerracedFreehold£230,000
06 Feb 2026190, Yatesbury Avenue, Birmingham, B35 6DPTerracedFreehold£174,250
11 Jun 2026274, Yatesbury Avenue, Birmingham, B35 6DUTerracedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the B35 7AA postcode area, located within Castle Vale, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B35 7AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNurseryCastle Vale Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryChivenor Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTopcliffe Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B35 7AA

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

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 7AA, 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 7AA

Is B35 7AA (Castle Vale) safe?

The area around B35 7AA 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 7AA?

The median sale price around B35 7AA 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 7AA?

There are 13 schools close to B35 7AA, including Castle Vale Nursery School (Outstanding), Chivenor Primary School (Good) and Topcliffe Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B35 7AA?

B35 7AA 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 7AA (Castle Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Erdington covering B35 7AA is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ray Goodwin (Labour Party).