Martlesham Square is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B35 6BE is located in the Castle Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Erdington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Martlesham Square, Birmingham, B35 6BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B35 6BH, B35 6BJ, B35 6BB, B35 6DE, B35 6BL, B35 6HG, B35 6HH, B35 6DB, B35 6DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B35 6BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 50.4% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 43% | 49.6% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B35 6BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.4% | 58.9% | 15.5% | 37.9% | 21.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 23.9% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8.2% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 5.4% | -7.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.1% | 43.8% | 9.7% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 33% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 13.6% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 10% | 6.1% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around B35 6BE this area, 30.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.2% | 30.7% | -13.5% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 18.2% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 13.6% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.2% | 20% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6% | 11.8% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 10.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 85.7% | 66.1% | -19.6% | 81.4% | -15.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 92.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 92.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.3% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Martlesham Square was 108.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.5% lower than the Castle Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Martlesham Square has the 15th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Castle Vale and the 1273rd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Martlesham Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2015-01-09 | £118,588 |
| 7 Martlesham Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2014-08-29 | £118,947 |
| 7 Martlesham Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2009-02-06 | £117,115 |
| 7 Martlesham Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £23,250 | 1999-02-26 | £91,906 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 3,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 4,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 4,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topcliffe Primary School Hawkinge Drive , Castle Vale B35 6BS | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6LB | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Primary Academy Turnhouse Road , Castle Vale B35 6PR | 2out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chivenor Primary School Farnborough Road , Castle Vale B35 7JA | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunter Primary School Gunter Road , Pype Hayes B24 0RU | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Academy Farnborough Road , B35 7NL | 2out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 2,965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 3,069 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB | 3out of 4 | 3,291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,379 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebn Academy 2 10 High Street , Castle Vale B35 7PR | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shrubbery School Ltd Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braidwood School for the Deaf Bromford Road , B36 8AF | 3out of 4 | 3,218 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 3,309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger and Sauce | Unit 8, Castle Vale Retail Park | 56 yd | |
| The Meeting Place | St Gerards Church Centre, Turnhouse Road | 409 yd | |
| Youngstars Community Hub | Spitfire House, 10 High Street | 468 yd | |
| Skoopz Dessertz | 15 High Street, Tyburn | 509 yd | |
| Raj'S Spices | 34 High Street, Tyburn | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Gerards Church Centre | Turnhouse Road, Birmingham | 500 yd | |
| Bagot Arms | Eachelhurst Road, Tyburn | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Wo Takeaway | 40 High Street, Tyburn | 521 yd | |
| Castle Vale Fish Bar | 30 High Street, Tyburn | 521 yd | |
| Spitfire Pizza & Grill | The Skylark, Farnborough Road | 766 yd | |
| Castle Vale Food Pantry | Basement, Chivenor House | 801 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 1, 1016 Kingsbury Road | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 1211 Chester Road, Tyburn | 754 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 1159 Chester Road, Tyburn | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| B-Active (Erdington) 1059-1069 1059-1069 KINGSBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Greenwood Academy (Closed) Farnborough Road | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Castle Pool (Closed) Farnborough Road | swimming pool | 905 yd |
| Greenwood Academy GREENWOOD ACADEMY GREENWOOD ACADEMY FARNBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 922 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.