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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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 in Chelmsley Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £295,000.

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
Detached3£250,000
Flats16£116,000
Semi-Detached10£226,000
Terraced41£182,500

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

B375RH

Ipswich Walk

B375RR

Truro Walk

B375TR

Chelmsley Wood

B375UB

Ceolmund Crescent

B376RE

Waterloo Avenue

B376TR

Yorkminster Drive

B375QU

Ipswich Walk

B377JW

Marlene Croft

B377TX

Chilham Drive

B379DW

Stephenson Drive

B376PJ

Forth Drive

B376SH

Clover Avenue

B377LA

Arbor Way

B377LJ

Nevada Way

B377NS

Helmswood Drive

B377RX

Chelmsley Road

B379ET

Chelmsley Wood

B379EW

Chelmsley Wood

B375UH

Chelmsley Circle

B377TY

Yorkminster Drive

B376PL

Forth Drive

B376PR

Forth Drive

B376SR

Bluebell Drive

B377UY

Hiker Grove

B377SD

Long Ley Walk

B377SY

Blair Grove

B375EX

Bosworth Drive

B375QT

Durham Croft

B375RP

Truro Walk

B376QU

Clopton Crescent

B377LU

Greenlands Road

B377UL

Pike Drive

B375TS

Greenwood Way

B376QH

Menai Walk

B377SX

Compton Croft

B377UE

Yorkminster Drive

B375TL

Greenwood Way

B377NE

Coralin Close

B377JX

Frensham Close

B377LY

Greenlands Road

B377NA

Greenlands Road

B377JN

Eden Grove

B377TT

Richmond Way

B377TL

Dunster Road

B375PN

Oxford Grove

B375RJ

Ipswich Walk

B375RU

Ely Close

B376QE

Waterloo Avenue

B376SA

Brook Farm Walk

B376SG

Clover Avenue

B377NF

Wilson Avenue

B377SP

Chelmsley Road

B377TH

Picton Croft

B377TQ

Swanswood Grove

B377UG

Yorkminster Drive

B377US

Pike Drive

B375QA

Durham Croft

B376PU

Forth Drive

B376RJ

Bracken Croft

B376RL

Woodlands Way

B377GA

Salmon Drive

B376RU

Woodlands Way

B376TN

Ashwood Drive

B376TP

Cornfield Croft

B377NN

Helmswood Drive

B377TF

Dunster Road

B375PG

Oxford Grove

B376RX

Brook Farm Walk

B377JJ

Marlene Croft

B377ND

Greenlands Road

B377TU

Ludlow Close

B375TN

West Mall

B376QQ

Waterloo Avenue

B377JZ

Frensham Close

B377LG

Piccadilly Close

B377UD

Penrith Grove

B375QR

Derby Drive

B376TG

Frampton Close

B377NY

Tulip Walk

B379DQ

Stephenson Drive

B377JY

Frensham Close

B376QG

Waterloo Avenue

B376RR

Culey Walk

B376UR

Drake Croft

B377TN

Hedingham Grove

B375PU

Winchester Drive

B375QX

Ipswich Walk

B375RX

Moorend Avenue

B375TB

Chelmsley Circle

B376RT

Woodlands Way

B376SL

Bluebell Drive

B376UA

Yorkminster Drive

B376UB

Ryeclose Croft

B377NZ

Crossman Close

B376PE

Cooks Lane

B376TS

Travellers Way

B376UD

Wheaten Close

B377LQ

Piccadilly Close

B375PY

Lowbrook Way

B375QP

Winchester Drive

Data Sources

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