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Dorridge and Hockley Heath

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About

Dorridge and Hockley Heath is a ward in the borough of Solihull, located in the West Midlands. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, often set along tree-lined streets. It is known for its proximity to green spaces, including the nearby Earlswood Lakes and the Warwickshire countryside, offering walking and cycling routes. The ward has good transport links, with Dorridge railway station providing direct services to Birmingham and London.

Local amenities include a range of independent shops, cafes, and pubs, particularly around Dorridge village centre. The area has several well-regarded schools, contributing to its appeal for families. Hockley Heath, on the ward's southern edge, retains a more rural character, with farmland and smaller settlements. The M40 motorway is easily accessible, making commuting to nearby cities convenient. The ward balances suburban living with access to countryside and transport networks.

Area overview

On average Dorridge and Hockley Heath has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dorridge and Hockley Heath is £59,757 per year. There are 4 schools in Dorridge and Hockley Heath: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dorridge and Hockley Heath Population
11,065
Population density
960.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,770
88.3%
Indian
313
2.83%
Other White
268
2.42%
Irish
162
1.46%
Pakistani
111
1%
Total population: 11,065

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,198
49.22%
Owns with a mortgage
1,631
36.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
350
7.84%
Social rents from council
133
2.98%
Other forms of private rent
61
1.37%
Total households: 4,466

Property prices in Dorridge and Hockley Heath

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £508,000 in Dorridge and Hockley Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dorridge and Hockley Heath 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 Dorridge and Hockley Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached70£712,500
Flats23£249,500
Semi-Detached40£435,000
Terraced16£361,550

10 years median price trend in Dorridge and Hockley Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dorridge and Hockley Heath.

All postcodes in Dorridge and Hockley Heath

B938JW

Foxbury Drive

B938LG

Arden Road

B938LH

Avenue Road

B938AB

Milton Road

B938AT

Bentley Farm Close

B938ED

Rodborough Road

B938JH

Longford Close

B938NZ

Mill Lane

B938PQ

Withington Grove

B938RL

Deb Den Close

B938RP

Cheedon Close

B938QF

Four Ashes Road

B938BE

Clyde Road

B938BH

Blue Lake Road

B938EF

Rodborough Road

B938NE

Four Ashes Road

B938PA

Mill Lane

B938RD

Earlswood Road

B939AD

Lady Byron Lane

B939RB

Culverley Crescent

B946RA

School Road

B946RB

School Road

B946RN

Kineton Lane

B939BG

Widney Road

B938AL

Slater Road

B938AS

Bentley Farm Close

B938BA

Browns Lane

B938LD

Avenue Road

B938NG

Four Ashes Road

B938TH

Barwell Close

B939QQ

Falkwood Grove

B946QJ

Orchard Road

B946DR

Stratford Road

B946SB

Rashwood Close

B939QP

Bridge Meadow Drive

B938BZ

Paddock Drive

B938DH

Fennis Close

B938DS

Beckford Croft

B938FE

Four Ashes Road

B938LX

Four Ashes Road

B938PZ

Grange Road

B938RH

Cheedon Close

B946BF

Four Ashes Road

B939BD

Browns Lane

B938AA

Milton Road

B938EJ

Woodchester Road

B938HP

Station Approach

B938JJ

Knowle Wood Road

B938NN

Clifford Road

B938PY

Windmill Lane

B938RQ

Cheedon Close

B938SL

Grey Tree Crescent

B939BW

Newbold Close

B939EA

Widney Road

B946QU

Belton Close

B938EA

Cawdon Grove

B938AJ

Slater Road

B938LL

Arden Drive

B938LS

Templeton Close

B938NJ

Gate Lane

B938QE

Burnaston Crescent

B946SA

School Road

B938DQ

Hanbury Road

B938TD

Manton Croft

B939BH

Ivywood Drive

B939BX

Mallender Drive

B946NW

Stratford Road

B946PQ

Field Way

B946QD

Lindhurst Drive

B946RE

Belton Close

B938BW

Brooksby Grove

B939BE

Browns Lane

B938EL

Besbury Close

B938HE

Poplar Road

B938LJ

Arden Road

B938LW

Enderby Close

B938NY

Mill Lane

B938PX

Blue Lake Road

B938QA

Earlswood Road

B938QU

Ernsford Close

B938RA

Kingscote Road

B946NG

Shelfield Close

B946NZ

Aylesbury Close

B946PG

Field Way

B946PH

Park View

B938AR

Redhouse Close

B938BY

Granville Road

B938HB

Station Road

B938NX

Dorridge

B938QT

Ernsford Close

B938SQ

Chartley Close

B939DX

Widney Road

B939QJ

Willow Bank Road

B946QX

Nuthurst Lane

B938EQ

Rodborough Road

B938JN

Knowle Wood Road

B938QJ

Alcott Close

B938QP

Apsley Grove

B938TT

Manor Road

B938UD

Elton Croft

Data Sources

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