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Chelmsley Wood

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About

Chelmsley Wood is a residential ward located in the north of the Solihull borough, bordering Birmingham. The area is characterised by extensive post-war housing, primarily consisting of terraced and semi-detached homes built from the 1960s onwards. Its layout includes numerous green spaces and cul-de-sacs, with the large Chelmsley Wood town centre serving as a focal point for local retail and services. The ward is well-connected by major roads like the M6 and M42 motorways.

A notable local feature is the presence of the 'Three Trees' centre, a community hub offering various facilities. The area includes several schools and is adjacent to the Babbs Mill Lake and Local Nature Reserve, providing open green space. Public transport links, including bus routes and the Birmingham International railway station nearby, facilitate travel to Birmingham city centre and the National Exhibition Centre.

Area overview

On average Chelmsley Wood has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 45.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chelmsley Wood is £40,038 per year. There are 2 schools in Chelmsley Wood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chelmsley Wood is home to around 13,276 people, with a population density of about 4,876.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
45.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chelmsley Wood Population
13,276
Population density
4,876.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.16(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.21(+168%)
Shoplifting
16.04(+83%)
Vehicle crime
15.82(+140%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.54(+28%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,282
84.98%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
539
4.06%
Other White
323
2.43%
Caribbean
221
1.66%
Irish
160
1.21%
Total population: 13,276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,054
29.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,764
17.31%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,702
16.7%
Level 3 (A level)
1,519
14.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,380
13.54%
Total 16+ residents: 10,191

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,138
36.71%
Owns with a mortgage
1,211
20.79%
Owns outright
1,186
20.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
665
11.42%
Other social rented
519
8.91%
Total households: 5,824

Property prices in Chelmsley Wood

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £181,250 in Chelmsley Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £320,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chelmsley Wood in the 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 Chelmsley Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£262,500
Flats16£116,000
Semi-Detached10£226,000
Terraced44£181,250

10 years median price trend in Chelmsley Wood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chelmsley Wood.

All postcodes in Chelmsley Wood

B377PB

Whitebeam Road

B377UX

Walmer Way

B379EH

Stephenson Drive

B375RT

Ely Close

B375SJ

Bosworth Drive

B376RY

Brook Farm Walk

B376TD

Yorkminster Drive

B377WE

Orchid Close

B377JP

Marlene Croft

B377NQ

Circus Avenue

B377SL

Chelmsley Road

B376QN

Lambeth Close

B376QS

Chester Road

B376QT

Clopton Crescent

B376RD

Chester Road

B377SS

Barnard Close

B376SJ

Chester Road

B376TY

Waterson Croft

B377JU

Frensham Close

B377LT

Greenlands Road

B377UP

Yew Walk

B376SS

Bluebell Drive

B376SP

Friars Walk

B375QH

Truro Walk

B375QJ

Winchester Drive

B376RN

Woodlands Way

B376UG

Partridge Close

B375TU

Chelmsley Wood

B376QD

Waterloo Avenue

B377PZ

Bishop Drive

B375RL

Truro Walk

B376PH

Forth Drive

B377NR

Helmswood Drive

B377QW

Stokesay Close

B377RR

Chelmsley Road

B377SN

Coleshill Heath Road

B375QB

Truro Walk

B375RY

Moorend Avenue

B377NX

Tulip Walk

B375SL

Chichester Grove

B377FU

Pike Drive

B377RT

Drummond Way

B377SA

Chelmsley Road

B377TB

Raglan Way

B376PP

Forth Drive

B375RB

Ipswich Walk

B377JH

Hedgetree Croft

B377JS

Marlene Croft

B377NJ

Stella Croft

B377TE

Fillingham Close

B376SE

Brook Farm Walk

B376TL

Harebell Walk

B376TX

Yorkminster Drive

B377TW

Hedingham Grove

B376UN

Henbury Drive

B377UT

Coralin Close

B377RS

Chelmsley Road

B375RD

Ipswich Walk

B375TH

Chelmsley Circle

B377LF

Piccadilly Close

B377LL

Wheatcroft Drive

B377NL

Stella Croft

B377PF

Whitebeam Road

B375TX

Coppice Way

B377GX

Blair Grove

B377NG

Circus Avenue

B377PD

Whitebeam Road

B377WB

Pomeroy Way

B376TA

Chiswick Walk

B375TT

Chelmsley Circle

B376RZ

Brook Farm Walk

B376TH

Foxland Close

B377NH

Circus Avenue

B377SW

Keepers Gate

B377WG

Chelmsley Wood

B376QZ

Tyne Close

B377PA

Whitebeam Road

B377SU

Dunster Road

B377UA

Wardour Drive

B377GB

Lamprey Court

B377RF

Marlene Croft

B377UH

Roach Close

B375RZ

Chichester Grove

B375TD

Moorend Avenue

B377HX

Coleshill Heath Road

B377SR

Chelmsley Road

B379DZ

Stephenson Drive

B376QX

Runcorn Close

B376SZ

Lyecroft Avenue

B376UF

Partridge Close

B376UJ

Hawksworth Crescent

B377TP

Hedingham Grove

B379EB

Stephenson Drive

B377WD

Sundew Drive

B376UP

Kitegreen Close

B377NU

Box Road

B377ST

Long Ley Walk

B377UR

Larch Croft

B376SY

Lyecroft Avenue

B375QD

Winchester Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.