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B35 7PB

Farnborough Road

Castle Vale

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Overview

Postcode B35 7PB 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 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 nearest station is Water Orton, about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Innsworth Green.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
53.2%
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 680 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Castle Vale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.2%

Approximately 53.2% 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 112 ft away from B35 7PB.

Flood risk

No risk

Castle Vale near B35 7PB 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B35 7PB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miInnsworth GreenSmallWalking directions to Innsworth Green

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
734.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.73(+91%)
Other theft
8.79(+54%)
Vehicle crime
8.3(+27%)
Public order
8.3(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.86(-20%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
81.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
5.34%
Pakistani
10
2.97%
Other White
8
2.37%
Caribbean
6
1.78%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
107
39.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
13.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.5%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
39
41.49%
Owns outright
20
21.28%
Owns with a mortgage
18
19.15%
Social rents from council
11
11.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
5.32%
Total households: 94

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B35 7PB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B35 7PB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025245, Park Lane, Birmingham, B35 6LRTerracedLeasehold£205,000
15 Apr 202511, St Mawgan Close, Birmingham, B35 6NRTerracedLeasehold£210,000
16 May 202580, Stornoway Road, Birmingham, B35 6NSOtherLeasehold£245,000
19 Jun 202642, Morar Close, Birmingham, B35 7PGTerracedFreehold£257,000
12 May 202623, Barra Croft, Birmingham, B35 6NFFlatsLeasehold£115,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B35 7PB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPegasus Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableEbn Academy 2Free schools alternative provision

Good

0.3 miSecondaryGreenwood AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B35 7PB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B35 7PB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisa ExtraHigh Street, Birmingham, B35 7PRWalking directions to Nisa Extra

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 7PB, 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 029BE01009097
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B35 7PB

Is B35 7PB (Castle Vale) safe?

The area around B35 7PB 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B35 7PB?

The median sale price around B35 7PB 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 7PB?

There are 10 schools close to B35 7PB, including Pegasus Primary School (Good), Ebn Academy 2 (Good) and Greenwood Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B35 7PB?

B35 7PB 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).

Who represents B35 7PB (Castle Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

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