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Dorridge and Hockley Heath

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About

Dorridge and Hockley Heath ward lies in the southern part of the Solihull borough, encompassing the two named villages and surrounding rural land. The area is characterised by residential neighbourhoods with a mix of housing styles, alongside significant green spaces and farmland. It is bordered by the M42 motorway to the east, providing a major transport link, while the rural western edge meets the Warwickshire countryside. The ward functions largely as a commuter area for Birmingham and Solihull town centre.

A key local feature is the presence of the Grand Union Canal, which runs through Hockley Heath. The area includes several conservation areas protecting its historic character, with Dorridge centred around its railway station and traditional shopping parade. Much of the land is within the Green Belt, limiting development and preserving a semi-rural atmosphere. The ward contains a number of sports clubs and community facilities serving its local populations.

Area overview

On average Dorridge and Hockley Heath has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 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 per household in Dorridge and Hockley Heath is £80,754 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). Dorridge and Hockley Heath is home to around 11,065 people, with a population density of about 960.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.86(-38%)
Vehicle crime
9.13(+40%)
Shoplifting
9.04(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.78(-21%)
Burglary
5.6(+38%)
West Midlands average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,324
48.89%
Level 3 (A level)
1,352
15.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,186
13.41%
No qualifications
886
10.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
597
6.75%
Total 16+ residents: 8,844

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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Dorridge and Hockley Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,515,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dorridge and Hockley Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached61£710,000£5,395
Flats19£225,000£2,867
Semi-Detached41£420,000£4,764
Terraced12£339,000£4,479

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

B939BL

Widney Road

B938DX

Manor Road

B938GA

The Copse

B946PB

Aylesbury Road

B938FE

St Phillips Grove

B939QN

Liveridge Close

B946EA

Stratford Road

B938BT

Dorridge Road

B946DR

Stratford Road

B938PZ

Windmill Lane

B946SA

Tutnall Drive

B938NA

Four Ashes Road

B938NL

Box Trees Road

B938QE

Burnaston Crescent

B938AF

Hurst Green Road

B938NE

Four Ashes Road

B946EJ

Packwood Road

B938QL

Dorridge Croft

B946HH

Old Warwick Road

B938LB

Avenue Close

B938BW

Brooksby Grove

B938JP

Knowle Wood Road

B946BF

Four Ashes Road

B938DT

Manor Road

B946RJ

School Road

B939BG

Widney Road

B938DN

Hanbury Road

B938LJ

Arden Road

B938SW

Chadworth Avenue

B938NB

Four Ashes Road

B938PF

Clifford Road

B938QA

Packwood Cottages

B946EB

Box Trees Road

B938PY

Windmill Lane

B938BY

Granville Road

B938ES

Station Road

B938SA

Pembridge Road

B938DG

Poplar Road

B938UB

Tansley Close

B938LP

Arden Drive

B938LS

Templeton Close

B938PB

Mill Lane

B946QN

Arden Meads

B946NU

Stratford Road

B938BS

Dorridge Road

B938LL

Arden Drive

B939QX

Willowbank Road

B939BX

Mallender Drive

B938DH

Fennis Close

B939EA

Widney Road

B946RL

School Road

B946PQ

Field Way

B938PX

Blue Lake Road

B938EW

Woodchester Road

B938EN

Woodchester Road

B939QT

Montsford Close

B946QZ

School Road

B946RD

School Road

B938EJ

Woodchester Road

B946RA

School Road

B939QS

Needhill Close

B946QW

Hazel Grove

B938BN

Dorridge Road

B938EL

Woodchester Road

B938TE

Sidbury Grove

B946QU

Belton Close

B938HA

Forest Road

B939AN

Widney Road

B938PU

Darley Green Road

B938DF

Hinchwick Court

B938JA

Avenue Road

B939QG

Bridge Meadow Drive

B938QP

Apsley Grove

B946QG

Tysoe Close

B939RA

Moorfield Avenue

B938HZ

Manor Road

B938LH

Avenue Road

B938EH

Rockingham Close

B939QP

Willowbank Road

B946NS

Stratford Road

B938NR

Four Ashes Road

B938LG

Arden Road

B946SB

Rashwood Close

B938AN

Packwood Close

B946DP

Stratford Road

B938BU

Walcot Green

B939AD

Smiths Lane

B938AA

Milton Road

B938AW

Packwood Close

B939BJ

Widney Road

B938HB

Station Road

B938JX

Spring Coppice Drive

B946PA

Aylesbury Close

B938SR

Chadworth Avenue

B938QF

Four Ashes Road

B938UA

Oakhall Drive

B938NQ

Four Ashes Road

B946NX

Stratford Road

B938SX

Chadworth Avenue

B939BD

Browns Lane

Data Sources

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