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About

Blythe ward is situated in the north of the Solihull borough, encompassing the residential areas of Shirley and Monkspath. The landscape is characterised by a mix of suburban housing developments, local retail centres, and several large public parks. Its eastern boundary is defined by the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal, which provides a green corridor for walking and cycling. The ward contains Shirley Park and the wider Shirley Hills open space, offering recreational green areas within the urban setting.

The area is served by major roads like the A34 Stratford Road and is adjacent to the Shirley section of the A34. A notable local feature is the historic Shirley Windmill, a preserved tower mill that dates back to the 18th century and stands as a landmark in the otherwise modern suburb. The ward includes residential neighbourhoods, schools, and community facilities typical of a suburban district, forming a key part of Solihull's northern communities.

Area overview

On average Blythe has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blythe is £78,537 per year. There are 5 schools in Blythe: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blythe is home to around 15,606 people, with a population density of about 992.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blythe Population
15,606
Population density
992.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.27(-44%)
Vehicle crime
9.16(+39%)
Other theft
5.25(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
5(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.49(-37%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,831
75.81%
Indian
1,295
8.3%
Other White
457
2.93%
Pakistani
355
2.27%
Irish
327
2.1%
Total population: 15,606

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,683
45.26%
Level 3 (A level)
2,168
17.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,604
12.77%
No qualifications
1,334
10.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,037
8.26%
Total 16+ residents: 12,557

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,666
40.82%
Owns outright
2,316
35.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
949
14.53%
Other social rented
240
3.67%
Shared ownership
158
2.42%
Total households: 6,531

Property prices in Blythe

Based on 219 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 in Blythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £1,160,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blythe in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blythe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached73£555,000
Flats47£179,000
Semi-Detached66£357,250
Terraced33£310,000

10 years median price trend in Blythe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blythe.

All postcodes in Blythe

B908AA

Blythe Gate

B901SY

Gorcott Lane

B901TU

Yarn Lane

B904UQ

Kitebrook Close

B904JR

Saxon Wood Road

B904TR

Metchley Croft

B904TT

Crimscote Close

B904TY

Highdown Crescent

B904UH

Gillows Croft

B901QR

Lowbrook Lane

B901SS

Trundalls Lane

B904UR

Baywell Close

B901RY

Willowherb Way

B901QE

Old Dickens Heath Road

B908AL

Pettifer Close

B901RD

Braggs Farm Lane

B901RZ

Primrose Lane

B901SZ

Back Lane

B901TE

Haresfield

B904JZ

Chartwell Drive

B904TG

Rainsbrook Drive

B904YN

Harvington Drive

B945LW

Rumbush Lane

B946BU

Lime Kiln Lane

B901GD

Rumbush Lane

B901SE

Hirdemonsway

B901TT

Kerr Lane

B904EN

Horton Grove

B904LB

Riverside Close

B946DH

Vicarage Road

B946RR

Dyers Lane

B904JU

Mount Close

B904YH

Primsland Close

B945LX

Rumbush Lane

B901SA

Hensborough

B901UJ

Dewberry Road

B901UP

Cherry Drive

B904XG

Kemerton Way

B904XQ

Colehurst Croft

B904XS

Deanbrook Close

B901RN

Tythebarn Lane

B901TF

Buckridge Lane

B904HG

Cheswick Way

B908BH

Aston Close

B908BX

Gillott Drive

B901GN

Silverbirch Close

B901RB

Rumbush Lane

B901TG

Short Street

B904SN

Longleat Drive

B904UE

Caldeford Avenue

B904UX

Talton Close

B908BJ

Murdoch Drive

B901SU

Rumbush Lane

B901UW

Ploughmans Lane

B904HH

Greenside

B904UL

Whitemoor Drive

B904YW

Shelly Crescent

B901RJ

Lady Lane

B901TW

Clarks Lane

B904SW

Chatsworth Close

B904XA

Shelly Crescent

B908DQ

Woodview Rise

B945NA

Rumbush Lane

B901UG

Main Street

B908DH

Perry Gardens

B901PW

Tilehouse Lane

B904XP

Bellington Croft

B904XU

Felgate Close

B908AY

Woodlands Place

B945LP

Norton Lane

B901FN

Main Street

B945LS

Norton Lane

B901QN

Dickens Heath Road

B904HU

Beechwood Close

B904JP

Waterdale

B904SF

Longstone Close

B904XX

Stapenhall Road

B908BT

Whittle Drive

B908DF

Henshaw Court

B904TE

Grey Mill Close

B901FU

Main Street

B901SW

Round Close

B901UU

Farmers Lane

B904UW

Cryersoak Close

B904YB

Frankholmes Drive

B908BS

Galton Close

B945LT

Norton Lane

B946DJ

Creynolds Lane

B946DN

Gillott Drive

B904HB

Spinney Drive

B904HP

The Orchards

B904XB

Shelly Crescent

B908AJ

Blythe Valley Innovation Centre

B946AD

Valley Road

B901QG

Dickens Heath Road

B901SD

Old Dickens Heath Road

B904SQ

Denby Croft

B904TX

Sherdmore Croft

B946AQ

Lady Lane

B901UD

Waterside

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.