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B36 9BX

Chester Road

Castle Bromwich

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Detailed insights for B36 9BX

Overview

Postcode B36 9BX is located in a major urban area, within the Castle Bromwich area of Solihull in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Castle Bromwich West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Castle Bromwich West is £47,960 per year. The median sale price in Castle Bromwich is £310,000 (around £306 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,000 and £365,000. The nearest station is Lea Hall, about 1.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Castle Bromwich West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,766 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Castle Bromwich West has a low crime rate, with approximately 35 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Castle Bromwich West is £47,960 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from B36 9BX.

Flood risk

No risk

Castle Bromwich West near B36 9BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lea Hall located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
5,575.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.91(-69%)
Vehicle crime
4.91(-25%)
Drugs
4.2(+57%)
Robbery
4.2(+175%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.5(-52%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
77.94%
Pakistani
23
8.19%
Other White
11
3.91%
Indian
10
3.56%
Other Asian
4
1.42%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
30.17%
Level 3 (A level)
57
24.57%
No qualifications
48
20.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.76%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
43.33%
Owns with a mortgage
44
36.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.33%
Other forms of private rent
6
5%
Social rents from council
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Castle Bromwich

Median price: £310,000
Price per sq ft: £306
Sales (last 12 months): 165
Typical range (middle 50%): £240K – £365K

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £306 per square foot) in Castle Bromwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £742,000.

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 Bromwich over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£376,500£328
Semi-Detached82£313,500£321
Terraced29£240,000£281
Flats20£127,500£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle Bromwich

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Bromwich.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265,000£110,500£207,500£200,000
2017£273,750£125,000£229,000£208,500
2018£300,000£115,000£244,000£242,500
2019£340,000£127,500£250,000£225,000
2020£312,500£132,500£260,000£220,500
2021£335,000£121,500£272,500£252,000
2022£370,000£131,500£283,000£276,750
2023£362,500£120,000£285,000£282,750
2024£365,000£125,000£285,000£241,500
2025£371,250£122,500£300,000£252,000
2026£372,750£121,000£319,480£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Bromwich.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Bromwich.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£177£208£202
2017£247£186£230£226
2018£256£209£252£248
2019£260£217£252£237
2020£262£194£255£247
2021£289£201£273£277
2022£324£232£312£276
2023£312£220£309£277
2024£306£204£312£288
2025£325£231£317£277
2026£334£183£312£302
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Bromwich.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B36 9BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B36 9BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 202630, Langwood Court, Birmingham, B36 9DNFlatsLeasehold£150,000
03 Nov 202527, Langwood Court, Birmingham, B36 9DNFlatsLeasehold£85,000
24 Oct 202535, Langwood Court, Birmingham, B36 9DNFlatsLeasehold£130,000
04 Jun 20266, Camden Close, Birmingham, B36 9BYTerracedFreehold£250,000
01 Sept 20252, Camden Close, Birmingham, B36 9BYTerracedLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the B36 9BX postcode area, located within Castle Bromwich West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for B36 9BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.5 miPrimaryBrownmead Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.6 miPrimarySt Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B36 9BX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B36 9BX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSparPark Hall Crescent, Solihull, B36 9SUWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miHeron FoodsHeathland Avenue, Birmingham, B34 6LSWalking directions to Heron Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Solihull district.

Band A£1,465
Band B£1,709
Band C£1,953
Band D£2,197
Band E£2,686
Band F£3,174
Band G£3,662
Band H£4,395

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 B36 9BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin McCarthy

Castle Bromwich - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Liam Byrne

Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSolihullE08000029
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull NorthE14001095
WardCastle BromwichE05001286
ParishCastle BromwichE04000149
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Castle Bromwich WestE02002081
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Solihull 001DE01010122
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B36 9BX

Is B36 9BX (Castle Bromwich West) safe?

The area around B36 9BX records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, vehicle crime and drugs.

What is the average house price near B36 9BX?

The median sale price around B36 9BX in Castle Bromwich is £310,000 (about £306 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B36 9BX?

There are 12 schools close to B36 9BX, including St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School (Good), Brownmead Primary Academy (Good) and St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around B36 9BX?

B36 9BX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,766 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B36 9BX (Castle Bromwich West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B36 9BX is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin McCarthy (Conservative and Unionist Party).