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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

B376RP

Chester Road

B377TZ

Stephenson Drive

B377UF

Grayling Walk

B377UU

Craig Croft

B377LN

Wheatcroft Drive

B377TA

Dunster Road

B379EL

Stephenson Drive

B375QS

Durham Croft

B376PN

Forth Drive

B376QJ

Tower Croft

B376UH

Heath Green Close

B377JL

Marlene Croft

B377UB

Bream Close

B376TJ

Yorkminster Drive

B376TT

Waterson Croft

B377TD

Fillingham Close

B376SQ

Clover Avenue

B379EU

Chelmsley Wood

B375QL

Winchester Drive

B376SB

Woodbine Walk

B376PT

Forth Drive

B377JR

Marlene Croft

B377LD

Arbor Way

B377SB

Long Ley Walk

B377SJ

Chelmsley Road

B376RF

Waterloo Industrial Estate

B377TJ

Lumley Grove

B377WA

Chester Road

B377WZ

Stephenson Drive

B375TE

Moorend Avenue

B376QY

Tay Croft

B376UE

Partridge Close

B377TR

Craig Croft

B375PX

Truro Walk

B376UL

Hawksworth Crescent

B375RS

Truro Walk

B376PX

Forth Drive

B377LB

Arbor Way

B377LP

Helmswood Drive

B377SG

Carisbrooke Avenue

B376TU

Waterson Croft

B377NB

Greenlands Road

B377PE

Whitebeam Road

B377TG

Dunster Road

B377UW

Dunster Road

B375TP

Chelmsley Circle

B376RH

Bushbury Croft

B377NP

Helmswood Drive

B376QR

Newby Grove

B377UN

Pike Drive

B376SN

Braeside Croft

B377LH

Nevada Way

B377SH

Starkey Croft

B377TS

Dunster Road

B376PS

Forth Drive

B376TB

Yorkminster Drive

B377LE

Piccadilly Close

B377NT

Tulip Walk

B376SD

Brook Farm Walk

B401NS

Stephenson Drive

B379ES

Chelmsley Wood

Data Sources

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