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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

B376RZ

Brook Farm Walk

B376SE

Brook Farm Walk

B376RT

Woodlands Way

B377NN

Helmswood Drive

B377SN

Coleshill Heath Road

B377NR

Helmswood Drive

B376SA

Brook Farm Walk

B376PH

Forth Drive

B377PF

Whitebeam Road

B377GB

Lamprey Court

B375TR

Chelmsley Wood

B377JP

Marlene Croft

B377NY

Tulip Walk

B375QJ

Winchester Drive

B377JR

Marlene Croft

B377SA

Chelmsley Road

B376RR

Culey Walk

B377JW

Marlene Croft

B376PJ

Forth Drive

B377NS

Helmswood Drive

B375EX

Bosworth Drive

B376TL

Harebell Walk

B376QQ

Waterloo Avenue

B375TT

Chelmsley Circle

B377RS

Chelmsley Road

B377JS

Marlene Croft

B376QX

Runcorn Close

B377SW

Keepers Gate

B375RD

Ipswich Walk

B377NU

Box Road

B377WA

Chester Road

B377LB

Arbor Way

B376UB

Ryeclose Croft

B376RU

Woodlands Way

B377NF

Wilson Avenue

B375PN

Oxford Grove

B376SQ

Clover Avenue

B375RU

Ely Close

B379EU

Chelmsley Wood

B376TX

Yorkminster Drive

B377NE

Coralin Close

B377UD

Penrith Grove

B375TX

Coppice Way

B377LA

Arbor Way

B375TU

Chelmsley Wood

B375RX

Moorend Avenue

B377UX

Walmer Way

B376RP

Chester Road

B377ST

Long Ley Walk

B377NZ

Crossman Close

B376QY

Tay Croft

B376RJ

Bracken Croft

B377TE

Fillingham Close

B375TP

Chelmsley Circle

B377TW

Hedingham Grove

B376SS

Bluebell Drive

B376SJ

Chester Road

B376RD

Chester Road

B377LD

Arbor Way

B377TT

Richmond Way

B377UE

Yorkminster Drive

B377SL

Chelmsley Road

B377JU

Frensham Close

B377LJ

Nevada Way

B375RP

Truro Walk

B375TN

West Mall

B377UF

Grayling Walk

B377PD

Whitebeam Road

B375QT

Durham Croft

B375RH

Ipswich Walk

B375RZ

Chichester Grove

B377UG

Yorkminster Drive

B377SJ

Chelmsley Road

B376UN

Henbury Drive

B377LF

Piccadilly Close

B379EB

Stephenson Drive

B377LY

Greenlands Road

B376TR

Yorkminster Drive

B379DQ

Stephenson Drive

B377TR

Craig Croft

B377NJ

Stella Croft

B376QT

Clopton Crescent

B377US

Pike Drive

B377TG

Dunster Road

B375QA

Durham Croft

B375QP

Winchester Drive

B377UW

Dunster Road

B376TN

Ashwood Drive

B377SD

Long Ley Walk

B375QL

Winchester Drive

B377WE

Orchid Close

B376PN

Forth Drive

B375TB

Chelmsley Circle

B376RX

Brook Farm Walk

B375PG

Oxford Grove

B376TT

Waterson Croft

B377UL

Pike Drive

B376UD

Wheaten Close

B377PB

Whitebeam Road

B379EH

Stephenson Drive

Data Sources

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