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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£355,000
Price per sq ft£385
Sales (last 12 months)255
Typical range (middle 50%)£217K – £503K

Based on 255 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £385 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
Detached88£561,500£424
Semi-Detached64£362,500£410
Terraced39£315,000£395
Flats64£172,750£277

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£555,000£177,000£358,250£317,000
2026£572,750£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£387
2026£408£261£418£387
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

B901UE

Waterside

B904FB

Creynolds Lane

B904UR

Baywell Close

B904TX

Sherdmore Croft

B901QL

Birchy Close

B904HW

Willow Drive

B908DH

Perry Gardens

B901SQ

Aldershaws

B904UY

Bowbrook Avenue

B904TD

Stonehill Croft

B904JE

Tanworth Lane

B901UZ

Oak Grove

B901FT

Main Street

B946AH

Lady Lane

B908AG

Central Boulevard

B904WA

International Drive

B904UT

Stanbrook Road

B901FN

Main Street

B904UN

Millison Grove

B908DS

Dace Grove

B904HX

Coppice Close

B901GA

Rumbush Lane

B901SP

Rumbush Lane

B904TF

Thornton Road

B946DG

Salter Street

B904HE

Cheswick Way

B901TZ

Ascote Lane

B904ER

Creynolds Lane

B901TS

Griffin Lane

B901QX

Fulford Hall Road

B901TY

Elvaston Way

B901FF

Gorcott Lane

B901SX

Packmores

B901RW

Tythebarn Lane

B904EA

Tanworth Lane

B901PR

Houndsfield Lane

B904XT

Pensham Croft

B904DW

Himley Rise

B904SU

Hawbridge Close

B904YR

Pebworth Avenue

B904SN

Longleat Drive

B901US

Pastures Drive

B946DJ

Creynolds Lane

B904JZ

Chartwell Drive

B901TT

Kerr Lane

B904YF

Tilesford Close

B904TS

Thornton Road

B904UJ

Burnthurst Crescent

B904TB

Farnborough Drive

B908BX

Gillott Drive

B901QF

Old Dickens Heath Road

B901TD

Marshfield

B901TJ

Rumbush Lane

B904LX

Oldberrow Close

B904YA

Frankholmes Drive

B901QE

Old Dickens Heath Road

B901UR

Redwood Close

B904NN

Old Hall Gardens

B901RZ

Primrose Lane

B908DW

Vendace Road

B901UJ

Dewberry Road

B901QW

Lowbrook Lane

B901NA

Three Acres Lane

B908AQ

Stroudley Road

B904EZ

Cheswick Way

B908DE

Box Trees Lane

B945JP

Wood Lane

B901FX

Marlpit Close

B904EX

Cheswick Way

B904UX

Talton Close

B901FQ

Ladys Hall Lane

B901UX

Oak Tree Drive

B901QJ

Dickens Heath Road

B908DB

Spitfire Avenue

B904LY

Wynbrook Grove

B945JT

Tanners Green Lane

B904YS

Chivington Close

B904HG

Cheswick Way

B904XP

Bellington Croft

B904HJ

Glenwood Drive

B901SN

Meadow Pleck Lane

B908DL

Elderberry Road

B901RJ

Lady Lane

B946DN

Gillott Drive

B904LJ

Memorial Close

B904SF

Longstone Close

B904HZ

Coppice Walk

B901UQ

Acer Drive

B901TB

Hutchings Lane

B904LQ

Leese Drive

B901SY

Gorcott Lane

B901UY

Meadow Crescent

B901GF

Main Street

B904LU

Milford Grove

B904EN

Horton Grove

B901TX

Boundary Lane

B904JA

Cheswick Way

B904TQ

Sandbarn Close

B904UW

Cryersoak Close

B946DB

Shutt Lane