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B36 9UQ

Faircroft Road

Castle Bromwich

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Detailed insights for B36 9UQ

Overview

Postcode B36 9UQ is located in a major urban area, within the Castle Bromwich ward of Solihull in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Castle Bromwich West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% 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 nearest station is Water Orton, about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
38%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Castle Bromwich West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,255 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Castle Bromwich West has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38%

Approximately 38.0% 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 174 ft away from B36 9UQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Castle Bromwich West near B36 9UQ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
193
Population density
3,579.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.48(-3%)
Vehicle crime
15.95(+145%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.96(+64%)
Public order
4.78(-21%)
Other theft
3.99(-30%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
170
87.63%
Irish
9
4.64%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
2.58%
Indian
3
1.55%
Other White
3
1.55%
Total population: 194

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
39
24.22%
No qualifications
38
23.6%
Level 3 (A level)
32
19.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
13.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
13.66%
Total 16+ residents: 161

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
35
35%
Other social rented
28
28%
Owns with a mortgage
18
18%
Social rents from council
10
10%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
7%
Total households: 100

Property prices in Castle Bromwich

Median price£309,325
Price per sq ft£306
Sales (last 12 months)158
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £355K

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £309,325 (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
Detached32£376,250£325
Semi-Detached81£310,000£316
Terraced28£245,000£273
Flats17£130,000£232

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£372,500£120,000£300,000£252,000
2026£370,750£142,000£310,000£250,500
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£232£318£277
2026£317£216£309£309
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 9UQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B36 9UQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 20256, Bowshot Close, Birmingham, B36 9UHSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
10 Jun 20256, Bowshot Close, Birmingham, B36 9UHOtherFreehold£138,750
10 Jun 20256, Bowshot Close, Birmingham, B36 9UHSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
06 Mar 202556, Stoneymoor Drive, Birmingham, B36 9THFlatsLeasehold£120,000
06 Mar 202556, Stoneymoor Drive, Birmingham, B36 9THFlatsLeasehold£120,000

Schools

In the B36 9UQ postcode area, located within Castle Bromwich West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B36 9UQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryPark Hall AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCastle Bromwich Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryCastle Bromwich Junior SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B36 9UQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B36 9UQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparPark Hall Crescent, Solihull, B36 9SUWalking directions to Spar

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 9UQ, 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 001BE01010120
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1984-10-01

Frequently asked questions about B36 9UQ

Is B36 9UQ (Castle Bromwich West) safe?

The area around B36 9UQ records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B36 9UQ?

The median sale price around B36 9UQ in Castle Bromwich West is £309,325 (about £306 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B36 9UQ?

There are 12 schools close to B36 9UQ, including Park Hall Academy (Good), Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School and Castle Bromwich Junior School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B36 9UQ?

B36 9UQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,255 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B36 9UQ 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).