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Castle Bromwich West

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About

Castle Bromwich West sits within the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull. The A452 (Chester Road) runs through the ward and forms a commercial strip of shops and services. Housing includes 19th- and 20th-century terraces, semi-detached streets and post-war estates; primary schools and community centres serve residents. The parish church of St Mary and St Margaret stands near the centre. Castle Bromwich Hall and its Grade II* listed gardens provide a formal green space and are managed as historic gardens open to visitors.

Industry and engineering mark the northern edge: the Castle Bromwich Assembly plant (Jaguar Land Rover) occupies a large site, and the area also hosted the Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory during the Second World War, where Supermarine Spitfires were built. Small parks, playing fields and allotments are scattered through the ward, and a network of bus routes along Chester Road links the neighbourhood with other parts of Solihull. Community halls and events in the hall gardens form a regular part of local life.

Area overview

On average Castle Bromwich West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle Bromwich West is £47,960 per year. There are 2 schools in Castle Bromwich West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Castle Bromwich West is home to around 5,434 people, with a population density of about 2,909.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Bromwich West Population
5,434
Population density
2,909.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.29(-37%)
Vehicle crime
17.11(+163%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.73(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.23(-61%)
Public order
3.68(-39%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,394
80.86%
Pakistani
305
5.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
116
2.13%
Indian
112
2.06%
Caribbean
106
1.95%
Total population: 5,434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,157
25.16%
No qualifications
1,128
24.53%
Level 3 (A level)
807
17.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
624
13.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
500
10.87%
Total 16+ residents: 4,598

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,051
44.48%
Owns with a mortgage
694
29.37%
Other social rented
297
12.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
181
7.66%
Social rents from council
88
3.72%
Total households: 2,363

Property prices in Castle Bromwich West

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Castle Bromwich West area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £742,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Castle Bromwich West 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 Castle Bromwich West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached24£376,250£3,291
Flats8£130,000£2,500
Semi-Detached14£297,500£3,242
Terraced19£240,000£2,886

10 years median price trend in Castle Bromwich West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Bromwich West.

All postcodes in Castle Bromwich West

B369ET

Blackthorn Road

B369SS

Kingsleigh Drive

B360AG

Chester Road

B369AX

Southfield Avenue

B369BX

Chester Road

B369BB

Southfield Avenue

B360AP

Cedar Avenue

B369EU

Water Orton Road

B360AJ

Lyndon Close

B369SF

Hodnell Close

B360AR

Old Croft Lane

Data Sources

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