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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 144 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
144
Deprivation level
10/10
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
66.21(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.39(+193%)
Vehicle crime
15.14(+133%)
Shoplifting
14.91(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.45(+6%)
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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Chelmsley Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £278,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chelmsley Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£270,000£2,935
Flats12£132,000£2,160
Semi-Detached13£226,000£2,944
Terraced39£190,000£2,201

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

B375QS

Durham Croft

B377TF

Dunster Road

B377RR

Chelmsley Road

B376QZ

Tyne Close

B377RX

Chelmsley Road

B377RF

Marlene Croft

B377JY

Frensham Close

B376PP

Forth Drive

B377TY

Yorkminster Drive

B377LN

Wheatcroft Drive

B377WB

Pomeroy Way

B377TD

Fillingham Close

B377PE

Whitebeam Road

B377UH

Roach Close

B377UP

Yew Walk

B377NX

Tulip Walk

B376QR

Newby Grove

B377LP

Helmswood Drive

B377UU

Craig Croft

B376QE

Waterloo Avenue

B376QJ

Tower Croft

B375QD

Winchester Drive

B377LQ

Piccadilly Close

B377NP

Helmswood Drive

B377LG

Piccadilly Close

B376TA

Chiswick Walk

B376QH

Menai Walk

B377SS

Barnard Close

B377TJ

Lumley Grove

B375TH

Chelmsley Circle

B375RS

Truro Walk

B375TL

Greenwood Way

B377SP

Chelmsley Road

B376SH

Clover Avenue

B379ET

Chelmsley Wood

B376UG

Partridge Close

B376TP

Cornfield Croft

B376PL

Forth Drive

B375UH

Chelmsley Circle

B377WZ

Stephenson Drive

B376RH

Bushbury Croft

B377UN

Pike Drive

B376QS

Chester Road

B376PT

Forth Drive

B377SY

Blair Grove

B377LU

Greenlands Road

B376UE

Partridge Close

B376TJ

Yorkminster Drive

B379DW

Stephenson Drive

B376PE

Cooks Lane

B375PY

Lowbrook Way

B376UA

Yorkminster Drive

B376UF

Partridge Close

B376PU

Forth Drive

B377NH

Circus Avenue

B377SX

Compton Croft

B376RY

Brook Farm Walk

B375RB

Ipswich Walk

B376SR

Bluebell Drive

B376PS

Forth Drive

B377LL

Wheatcroft Drive

B377JZ

Frensham Close

B376QN

Lambeth Close

B376UL

Hawksworth Crescent

B375RT

Ely Close

B377TQ

Swanswood Grove

B377WD

Sundew Drive

B377JN

Eden Grove

B376TY

Waterson Croft

B377LH

Nevada Way

B377PA

Whitebeam Road

B377GX

Blair Grove

B377PZ

Bishop Drive

B376TS

Travellers Way

B377LT

Greenlands Road

B377NA

Greenlands Road

B377UY

Hiker Grove

B377UA

Wardour Drive

B377TB

Raglan Way

B377NG

Circus Avenue

B377SG

Carisbrooke Avenue

B377JH

Hedgetree Croft

B376UJ

Hawksworth Crescent

B376TB

Yorkminster Drive

B376QD

Waterloo Avenue

B375RR

Truro Walk

B375SJ

Bosworth Drive

B377JJ

Marlene Croft

B379DZ

Stephenson Drive

B375TD

Moorend Avenue

B376RN

Woodlands Way

B377NL

Stella Croft

B375QR

Derby Drive

B376PR

Forth Drive

B376QG

Waterloo Avenue

B377TP

Hedingham Grove

B401NS

Stephenson Drive

B377SB

Long Ley Walk

B376SG

Clover Avenue

B376UH

Heath Green Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.