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Blythe

About

Blythe ward is located in the northern part of Solihull, covering residential and green spaces. The area includes neighborhoods such as Tidbury Green and Dickens Heath, known for their mix of housing styles. Blythe ward is bordered by the A34 and A3400, providing good transport links to Birmingham and Solihull town centre. The ward also features local amenities like schools, shops, and community facilities.

The River Blythe runs through the area, offering natural scenery and walking routes. Nearby green spaces include Blythe Valley Park, which combines leisure and business spaces. The ward has a mix of older and newer developments, reflecting Solihull's growth. Public transport options include bus services connecting to key destinations. Blythe ward balances suburban living with access to Solihull's wider amenities.

Area overview

On average Blythe has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 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 of residents in Blythe is £59,515 per year. There are 5 schools in Blythe: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Blythe Population

15,606

Population density

992.6 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 238 recent sales, the median property price is £362,500 in Blythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £1,160,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	83	£538,500	£353,144	£432,500	£658,000	£876,300
Flats	46	£178,000	£108,625	£160,500	£193,250	£277,500
Semi-Detached	69	£357,500	£162,400	£316,500	£422,750	£533,000
Terraced	40	£312,500	£158,050	£274,500	£347,500	£510,125

10 years median price trend in Blythe

All postcodes in Blythe

B908AZ

Blythe Gate

B908BF

James Watt Drive

B908BU

Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail