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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
21.79(-44%)
Vehicle crime
8.27(+27%)
Other theft
5.06(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.42(-39%)
Burglary
4.36(+7%)
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 236 recent sales, the median property price is £351,000 in Blythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £1,300,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blythe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached76£549,105£4,493
Flats63£173,000£2,885
Semi-Detached62£362,500£4,283
Terraced35£316,000£4,167

10 years median price trend in Blythe

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

All postcodes in Blythe

B901FJ

Main Street

B908DR

Barbel Drive

B904YE

Whitwell Close

B901RS

Calcutt Way

B908BL

Murdoch Road

B946DL

Illshaw Heath Road

B946RX

Kineton Lane

B904SW

Chatsworth Close

B901RL

Dickens Heath Road

B904JP

Waterdale

B904XH

Bretshall Close

B904TT

Crimscote Close

B904SP

Osbourne Croft

B901SS

Trundalls Lane

B946DH

Vicarage Road

B946RU

Kineton Lane

B908BF

James Watt Drive

B901QH

Fishers Drive

B901SU

Rumbush Lane

B904TA

Hay Lane

B946DQ

Salter Street

B904JL

Knoll Croft

B908DD

Ken Wilkinson Drive

B901QS

Lowbrook Lane

B946RP

School Road

B946DD

Salter Street

B901PY

Lake Drive

B908DU

Sterlet Close

B908BE

Elm Road

B945LX

Rumbush Lane

B901RT

Hitherside

B946BP

Warings Green Road

B904TG

Rainsbrook Drive

B904HP

The Orchards

B908AF

Blythe Gate

B904LS

Cotheridge Close

B904XN

Westgrove Avenue

B908DT

Flounder Way

B904LL

Mount Dairy Farm Lane

B904UQ

Kitebrook Close

B901PW

Tilehouse Lane

B904HA

Nugent Grove

B945LP

Norton Lane

B904XW

Slateley Crescent

B904JN

Saxon Wood Road

B901FS

Paley Drive

B904UL

Whitemoor Drive

B901PB

Whitchurch Lane

B901UG

Main Street

B901SG

Wrens Nest Close

B904SQ

Denby Croft

B904HT

Briarwood Close

B904TE

Grey Mill Close

B908BU

Wallis Close

B908AZ

Elm Road

B945JL

Wood Lane

B945LW

Rumbush Lane

B901PN

Tilehouse Lane

B904YP

Elmbridge Drive

B908AR

Central Boulevard

B904JJ

Noble Way

B946AE

Lady Lane

B904EJ

Shelly Lane

B908BA

Elm Road

B946AQ

Lady Lane

B904HN

Willow Drive

B901RD

Braggs Farm Lane

B904JD

Brookside

B901UL

Mulberry Grove

B904TY

Highdown Crescent

B908AB

Central Boulevard

B904EU

Creynolds Close

B904HY

Coppice Walk

B901GT

Collier Gardens

B901RF

Lady Lane

B904HL

Foxland Close

B904PF

Norcombe Grove

B908AH

Blythe Gate

B904TN

Palefield Road

B904YW

Shelly Crescent

B904YT

Timberlake Close

B901UP

Cherry Drive

B901TR

Mereways

B901SW

Round Close

B904XB

Shelly Crescent

B946EE

Watery Lane

B904HQ

Cheswick Way

B945JJ

Mason Lane

B904PB

Elkington Croft

B901GB

Main Street

B908BP

Hudson Close

B901UB

Main Street

B901RX

Campion Way

B904TP

Thornton Road

B904YL

Kettlebrook Road

B904TH

Rainsbrook Drive

B904SX

Lakeside Drive

B904FH

Stratford Place

B946AD

Valley Road

B901SL

Ledwell

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.