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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 211 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
Detached70£569,000
Flats47£179,000
Semi-Detached63£359,000
Terraced31£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

B901UH

Dewberry Road

B904TA

Hay Lane

B904YY

Stainsby Croft

B946AE

Lady Lane

B946DL

Illshaw Heath Road

B901SF

Kiln Lane

B904GD

Briar Coppice

B904HJ

Glenwood Drive

B904HW

Willow Drive

B901QP

Old Dickens Heath Road

B901SX

Packmores

B904HZ

Coppice Walk

B904XL

Rushwick Grove

B904XN

Westgrove Avenue

B908DA

Spitfire Avenue

B901QQ

Dickens Heath Road

B904SX

Lakeside Drive

B908BD

Elm Road

B908BE

Elm Road

B908DD

Ken Wilkinson Drive

B901QJ

Dickens Heath Road

B901ST

Wadbarn

B904DX

Tanworth Lane

B904HF

Cheswick Way

B904TB

Farnborough Drive

B946DE

Salter Street

B901RQ

Brixfield Way

B904EJ

Shelly Lane

B901QD

Dickens Heath Road

B904WF

Slimbridge Close

B946AB

Valley Road

B946BP

Warings Green Road

B946RS

Dyers Lane

B901PH

Tythebarn Lane

B901QU

Norton Lane

B901QW

Lowbrook Lane

B901SG

Wrens Nest Close

B904EG

Hay Lane

B904EW

Barham Close

B945JT

Tanners Green Lane

B945LU

Fulford Hall Road

B946RU

Kineton Lane

B901RE

Lady Lane

B901FY

Six Acre Drive

B901UB

Main Street

B908AR

Central Boulevard

B946EE

Watery Lane

B901FF

Gorcott Lane

B901UZ

Oak Grove

B904FH

Stratford Place

B904HR

Badger Close

B904TW

Shilton Close

B904YD

Hollington Way

B904YU

Besford Grove

B908DS

Dace Grove

B904HX

Coppice Close

B901NY

Three Acres Lane

B904EL

Stratford Road

B904JB

Heron Close

B904JT

Snowshill Drive

B904SE

Charlesworth Avenue

B904TP

Thornton Road

B908BW

Darby Close

B901PN

Tilehouse Lane

B901SP

Rumbush Lane

B904EH

Farmhouse Way

B904PF

Norcombe Grove

B904TH

Rainsbrook Drive

B908AG

Central Boulevard

B908BG

Central Boulevard

B945JP

Wood Lane

B946RT

Illshaw Heath Road

B904TS

Thornton Road

B901PX

Tilehouse Lane

B901QH

Fishers Drive

B901RG

Brockhurst Lane

B908BL

Murdoch Road

B946DG

Salter Street

B901RA

Rumbush Lane

B904JA

Cheswick Way

B904JS

The Pines

B904LJ

Memorial Close

B904TZ

Hay Lane

B908AF

Blythe Gate

B908DE

Box Trees Lane

B901UL

Mulberry Grove

B901PE

Tythebarn Lane

B901RP

Spindle Lane

B901UQ

Acer Drive

B904US

Stanbrook Road

B904UY

Bowbrook Avenue

B908BA

Elm Road

B946DD

Salter Street

B901GG

Gorcott Lane

B901SN

Meadow Pleck Lane

B904UJ

Burnthurst Crescent

B908DJ

Brambles Crescent

B908DW

Vendace Road

B908DX

Blythe Gate

B901FS

Paley Drive

Data Sources

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