Postcode B35 7NF is located in a major urban area, within the Castle Vale area 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 117.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Castle Vale is £36,316 per year. The median sale price in Castle Vale is £200,000 (around £220 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £152,500 and £225,000. The nearest station is Water Orton, about 1.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Centre Park.
Castle Vale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 680 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Castle Vale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.0% 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.
The average income per household in Castle Vale is £36,316 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B35 7NF.
Castle Vale near B35 7NF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Water Orton located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Centre Park | Small | Walking directions to Centre Park |
| 0.4 mi | Innsworth Green | Small | Walking directions to Innsworth Green |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £220 per square foot) in Castle Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,874 up to £283,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £228,000 | £249 |
| Terraced | 34 | £201,500 | £225 |
| Flats | 10 | £81,500 | £188 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £75,500 | £228,000 | £200,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £220 |
| 2026 | £184 | £262 | £231 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B35 7NF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 44, Orchard Meadow Walk, Birmingham, B35 7LU | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 20, Padgate Close, Birmingham, B35 7LX | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | Flat 3, 4, Pixhall Walk, Birmingham, B35 7NJ | Flats | Leasehold | £129,950 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 4, Rye Grass Walk, Birmingham, B35 7LN | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 234, Farnborough Road, Birmingham, B35 7NL | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 |
In the B35 7NF postcode area, located within Castle Vale, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Lift Greenwood | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Pegasus Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Dec 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Chivenor Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2025. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B35 7NF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Vale Stores | Farnborough Road, Birmingham, B35 7JG | Walking directions to Vale Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Extra | High Street, Birmingham, B35 7PR | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B35 7NF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ray Goodwin
Castle Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Paulette Hamilton
Birmingham Erdington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B35 7NF records about 117 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, other theft and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B35 7NF in Castle Vale is £200,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to B35 7NF, including Lift Greenwood (Requires improvement), Pegasus Primary School (Good) and Chivenor Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
B35 7NF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 680 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Erdington covering B35 7NF is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ray Goodwin (Labour Party).