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Chelmsley Wood

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About

Chelmsley Wood is a residential ward located in the northeastern part of Solihull, near Birmingham. The area is known for its large housing estates, built in the 1960s to accommodate overspill population from Birmingham. It features a mix of terraced houses, flats, and maisonettes, with green spaces like Chelmsley Wood and Meriden Park providing outdoor recreation.

The ward has local amenities including Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, which serves as a hub for retail and services. Public transport links connect the area to Birmingham and Solihull town centre, with buses and nearby train stations. Schools, healthcare facilities, and community centres cater to the needs of residents. The area has faced economic challenges but has seen regeneration efforts in recent years.

Area overview

On average Chelmsley Wood has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 45.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Chelmsley Wood is £31,249 per year. There are 2 schools in Chelmsley Wood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
45.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chelmsley Wood Population
13,276
Population density
4,876.6 per km²

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

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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Chelmsley Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £320,000.

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
Detached4£262,500
Flats20£117,000
Semi-Detached10£223,000
Terraced49£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

B375QP

Truro Walk

B376RP

Chelmsley Wood East

B377LN

Wheatcroft Drive

B377TA

Carisbrooke Avenue

B377TZ

Stephenson Drive

B377UF

Dunster Road

B377UU

Craig Croft

B379EH

Stephenson Drive

B379EL

Stephenson Drive

B375QS

Durham Croft

B376PN

Forth Drive

B376QJ

Tower Croft

B376TJ

Yorkminster Drive

B376TT

Waterson Croft

B377TD

Carisbrooke Avenue

B376SQ

Clover Avenue

B376UH

Hawksworth Crescent

B377JL

Chelmsley Road

B379EU

Chelmsley Wood West

B377UB

Bream Close

B375QL

Hazel Croft

B376SB

Chelmsley Wood East

B376PT

Forth Drive

B376RF

Burhill Way

B377JR

Marlene Croft

B377LD

Arbor Way

B377SB

Carisbrooke Avenue

B377SJ

Blair Grove

B377TJ

Lumley Grove

B377WA

Chester Road

B377WZ

Stephenson Drive

B375PX

Truro Walk

B375TE

Moorend Avenue

B376QY

Tay Croft

B376UE

Partridge Close

B376UL

Drake Croft

B377TR

Craig Croft

B375RS

Chelmsley Wood West

B376PX

Forth Drive

B376TU

Cornfield Croft

B377NB

Greenlands Road

B377LB

Arbor Way

B377LP

Box Road

B377PE

White Beam Road

B377SG

Carisbrooke Avenue

B377TG

Dunster Road

B377UW

Dunster Road

B375TP

Chelmsley Circle

B376QR

Birmingham Road

B376RH

Bushbury Croft

B377NP

Helmswood Drive

B377UN

Pike Drive

B379ES

Chelmsley Wood West

B376PS

Forth Drive

B376SN

Braeside Croft

B376TB

Yorkminster Drive

B377LE

Piccadilly Close

B377LH

Nevada Way

B377NT

White Beam Road

B377SH

Blair Grove

B377TS

Craig Croft

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.