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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 low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 £78,539 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

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£384
Sales (last 12 months)236
Typical range (middle 50%)£208K – £470K

Based on 236 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £384 per square foot) in Blythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £1,610,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blythe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached78£555,000£423
Semi-Detached60£362,500£410
Terraced35£315,000£397
Flats63£173,000£276

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blythe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blythe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£447,500£165,000£288,725£242,975
2017£437,500£182,500£297,000£265,000
2018£496,495£188,725£287,950£295,000
2019£486,250£184,950£319,975£279,950
2020£480,000£180,000£334,975£285,000
2021£496,500£185,000£340,950£294,950
2022£590,000£191,500£378,950£325,000
2023£544,450£184,000£387,500£325,000
2024£550,000£184,000£381,000£282,000
2025£557,500£177,000£358,250£317,000
2026£560,250£176,500£367,000£314,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blythe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blythe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£319£257£339£320
2017£336£276£346£368
2018£353£297£364£345
2019£369£279£358£400
2020£373£274£359£315
2021£388£275£386£369
2022£390£280£406£359
2023£422£279£412£369
2024£428£273£405£379
2025£419£268£397£395
2026£408£261£425£394
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blythe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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 government

Elected councillors for Blythe ward.

Local councillors

Keith Green

Blythe - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

All postcodesin Blythe

B901SL

Ledwell

B904JY

Boscobel Road

B945LU

Fulford Hall Road

B908BS

Galton Close

B904NB

Boer Drive

B904UE

Caldeford Avenue

B901NZ

Three Acres Lane

B904YG

Whitford Drive

B908DG

Henshaw Court

B901QZ

Fulford Hall Road

B904EH

Farmhouse Way

B901RP

Spindle Lane

B904BY

Blackford Road

B901SF

Kiln Lane

B901RN

Tythebarn Lane

B901SH

Clay Pit Lane

B904YD

Hollington Way

B904SE

Charlesworth Avenue

B901QR

Lowbrook Lane

B904UP

Himbleton Croft

B904EP

Stratford Road

B946BT

Warings Green Road

B904JU

Mount Close

B904JF

Noble Way

B904LG

Archer Drive

B904TL

Thornton Road

B901TP

Ascote Lane

B901PT

Birchy Leasowes Lane

B901SD

Old Dickens Heath Road

B904UU

Welham Croft

B908AD

Oracle Drive

B904LW

Kingfisher Way

B946AF

Cleobury Lane

B908BD

Elm Road

B904YY

Stainsby Croft

B904XQ

Colehurst Croft

B908DF

Henshaw Court

B901TA

Tibblestone

B901GH

Gorcott Lane

B904XR

Hillwood Avenue

B904HH

Greenside

B904XX

Stapenhall Road

B908BY

Whittle Road

B904HS

Foxland Close

B904JB

Heron Close

B946AB

Valley Road

B901QD

Dickens Heath Road

B904TU

Meerhill Avenue

B904YQ

Abberton Grove

B908DA

Spitfire Avenue

B904JR

Saxon Wood Road

B908BW

Darby Close

B904PE

Kerswell Drive

B904EY

Cheswick Way

B904ED

Stratford Road

B945LR

Braggs Farm Lane

B901TW

Clarks Lane

B908BQ

Roebuck Drive

B901GL

Old Dickens Heath Road

B904XA

Shelly Crescent

B904UF

Rushford Close

B901TN

Rumbush Lane

B901RA

Rumbush Lane

B904EF

Stratford Road

B901QQ

Dickens Heath Road

B908BN

Stroudley Court

B901FL

Dykens Way

B904EQ

Hay Lane

B901SA

Hensborough

B901PE

Tythebarn Lane

B901TU

Yarn Lane

B908AX

Elm Road

B908DX

Blythe Gate

B946RR

Dyers Lane

B901PH

Tythebarn Lane

B904JW

The Dingle

B904UA

Dunley Croft

B908DP

Rosewood Drive

B904WF

Slimbridge Close

B904TJ

Tylers Grove

B901TE

Haresfield

B904UD

Caldeford Avenue

B901GD

Rumbush Lane

B901GN

Silverbirch Close

B908BJ

Murdoch Drive

B904DU

Tanworth Lane

B901ST

Wadbarn

B904XE

Frankholmes Drive

B908BH

Aston Close

B904YN

Harvington Drive

B901GJ

Gorcott Lane

B901NY

Three Acres Lane

B901UU

Farmers Lane

B901SJ

Broom Lane

B904ES

Creynolds Lane

B908DQ

Woodview Rise

B946RS

Dyers Lane

B901RQ

Brixfield Way

B908AL

Pettifer Close

B908BG

Central Boulevard