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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

B901PX

Tilehouse Lane

B904YJ

Buckbury Croft

B945JR

Rumbush Lane

B901RR

Ivy Way

B901UT

Beech Fields Place

B904HU

Beechwood Close

B901FH

Rumbush Lane

B904UG

Knowlands Road

B901UN

Laurel Court

B908AA

Blythe Gate

B908AU

Central Boulevard

B946RT

Illshaw Heath Road

B901SB

Dickens Heath Road

B901UD

Waterside

B946DE

Salter Street

B901RG

Brockhurst Lane

B904JQ

Dog Kennel Lane

B904HR

Badger Close

B904XF

Frankholmes Drive

B904US

Stanbrook Road

B901FZ

New Meadow Close

B945NA

Rumbush Lane

B901UF

Dickens Heath Road

B904JS

The Pines

B908DN

Magnolia Drive

B901SR

Old Dickens Heath Road

B901SE

Hirdemonsway

B901PF

Tythebarn Lane

B904UB

Fullbrook Close

B901RB

Rumbush Lane

B904SZ

Friary Avenue

B908DJ

Brambles Crescent

B904XG

Kemerton Way

B945LS

Norton Lane

B908AJ

Blythe Valley Innovation Centre

B901TF

Buckridge Lane

B904GD

Briar Coppice

B904HD

Appian Way

B901UA

Main Street

B904XU

Felgate Close

B904LB

Riverside Close

B904DX

Tanworth Lane

B901FR

Old Grove Lane

B904YX

Chadstone Close

B908AY

Woodlands Place

B904EL

Stratford Road

B904TR

Metchley Croft

B904XL

Rushwick Grove

B901QP

Old Dickens Heath Road

B945LT

Norton Lane

B904ST

Rowthorn Drive

B902PL

Bills Lane

B904SY

Devitts Close

B904EE

Stratford Road

B901RH

Braggs Farm Lane

B901QU

Norton Lane

B901QY

Fulford Hall Road

B904TZ

Hay Lane

B904ET

Creynolds Lane

B901PU

Birchy Leasowes Lane

B901RY

Willowherb Way

B901GE

Main Street

B908AT

Blythe Gate

B904LT

Burnaston Crescent

B904EG

Hay Lane

B901QT

Norton Lane

B904YU

Besford Grove

B904TW

Shilton Close

B901TG

Short Street

B904EW

Barham Close

B904JT

Snowshill Drive

B904HB

Spinney Drive

B901GS

Houndsfield Lane

B901GG

Gorcott Lane

B901QN

Dickens Heath Road

B904SG

Appleby Grove

B904YH

Primsland Close

B908BZ

John Wyatt Close

B901RE

Lady Lane

B904UH

Gillows Croft

B945JS

Station Drive

B901FU

Main Street

B901UW

Ploughmans Lane

B904SS

Huskisson Way

B901FW

Beech Lane

B901SZ

Back Lane

B901FY

Six Acre Drive

B904YB

Frankholmes Drive

B946BS

Warings Green Road

B904XS

Deanbrook Close

B945JH

Wood Lane

B908AS

Central Boulevard

B901UH

Dewberry Road

B904HF

Cheswick Way

B908BT

Whittle Drive

B901TH

Cornwood Lane

B908AW

Central Boulevard

B908BB

Elm Road

B904UZ

Horton Grove

B901UE

Waterside

Data Sources

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