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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

B376PX

Forth Drive

B377TU

Ludlow Close

B377TH

Picton Croft

B375RY

Moorend Avenue

B377JX

Frensham Close

B377UR

Larch Croft

B375PU

Winchester Drive

B377UT

Coralin Close

B377ND

Greenlands Road

B379EW

Chelmsley Wood

B377TN

Hedingham Grove

B377TX

Chilham Drive

B377WG

Chelmsley Wood

B376RE

Waterloo Avenue

B377NQ

Circus Avenue

B377NB

Greenlands Road

B376UP

Kitegreen Close

B376TG

Frampton Close

B375PX

Truro Walk

B376UR

Drake Croft

B375QH

Truro Walk

B375QX

Ipswich Walk

B375TS

Greenwood Way

B377GA

Salmon Drive

B377NT

Tulip Walk

B377QW

Stokesay Close

B376SN

Braeside Croft

B379EL

Stephenson Drive

B377SR

Chelmsley Road

B376SP

Friars Walk

B375RL

Truro Walk

B376SZ

Lyecroft Avenue

B375SL

Chichester Grove

B377HX

Coleshill Heath Road

B377RT

Drummond Way

B377SH

Starkey Croft

B376SY

Lyecroft Avenue

B375TE

Moorend Avenue

B377UB

Bream Close

B379ES

Chelmsley Wood

B376TH

Foxland Close

B376QU

Clopton Crescent

B375UB

Ceolmund Crescent

B376TU

Waterson Croft

B377FU

Pike Drive

B377TS

Dunster Road

B377TZ

Stephenson Drive

B375QB

Truro Walk

B376SB

Woodbine Walk

B377TA

Dunster Road

B376SD

Brook Farm Walk

B377TL

Dunster Road

B376TD

Yorkminster Drive

B377SU

Dunster Road

B375QU

Ipswich Walk

B377LE

Piccadilly Close

B376RL

Woodlands Way

B376SL

Bluebell Drive

B377JL

Marlene Croft

B375RJ

Ipswich Walk

B376RF

Waterloo Industrial Estate

Data Sources

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