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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 57 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
57
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
24.22(-37%)
Shoplifting
12.74(+46%)
Vehicle crime
10.03(+52%)
Burglary
5.69(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.97(-56%)
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 143 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 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
Detached62£710,000
Flats25£231,000
Semi-Detached39£425,000
Terraced17£360,000

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

B946RJ

School Road

B946RL

School Road

B938AB

Milton Road

B938AT

Bentley Farm Close

B938PQ

Withington Grove

B938GA

The Copse

B938ED

Rodborough Road

B938JH

Longford Close

B938NZ

Mill Lane

B938RL

Debden Close

B938RP

Wyken Close

B938BH

Blue Lake Road

B938EF

Rodborough Road

B938NE

Four Ashes Road

B938QF

Four Ashes Road

B938RD

Earlswood Road

B939RB

Culverley Crescent

B946RA

School Road

B946RN

Kineton Lane

B938BE

Clyde Road

B938PA

Mill Lane

B939AD

Smiths Lane

B946RB

School Road

B938AL

Slater Road

B938AS

Oak Tree Close

B938LD

Avenue Road

B938NG

Four Ashes Road

B938TH

Barwell Close

B939BG

Widney Road

B939QQ

Falkwood Grove

B946DR

Stratford Road

B938BA

Browns Lane

B946QJ

Orchard Road

B946SB

Rashwood Close

B938DH

Fennis Close

B938LX

Four Ashes Road

B938RH

Earlswood Road

B938BZ

Paddock Drive

B938DS

Beckford Croft

B938FE

St Phillips Grove

B938PZ

Windmill Lane

B939QP

Willowbank Road

B946BF

Four Ashes Road

B938HP

Station Road

B938JJ

Knowle Wood Road

B938PY

Windmill Lane

B938SL

Greytree Crescent

B939BD

Browns Lane

B939BW

Widney Road

B946QU

Belton Close

B938AA

Milton Road

B938EJ

Woodchester Road

B938NN

Mill Lane

B938RQ

Hansell Drive

B939EA

Widney Road

B938AJ

Slater Road

B938LS

Templeton Close

B938NJ

Gate Lane

B938QE

Burnaston Crescent

B946NW

Stratford Road

B938EA

Cawdon Grove

B938LH

Avenue Road

B938LL

Arden Drive

B946SA

Tutnall Drive

B938DQ

Poplar Road

B938TD

Manton Croft

B939BH

Widney Road

B939BX

Mallender Drive

B946PQ

Field Way

B946QD

Lindhurst Drive

B946RE

Belton Close

B938EL

Woodchester Road

B938LJ

Arden Road

B938PX

Blue Lake Road

B938QU

Grange Road

B939BE

Browns Lane

B946PH

Park View

B938BW

Brooksby Grove

B938HE

Station Road

B938LW

Enderby Close

B938NY

Mill Lane

B938QA

Packwood Cottages

B938RA

Kingscote Road

B946NG

Shelfield Close

B946NZ

Aylesbury Road

B946PG

Meadow Close

B938BY

Granville Road

B938NX

Dorridge and Hockley Heath

B939QJ

Willowbank Road

B946QX

Spring Lane

B939DX

Widney Road

B938AR

Redhouse Close

B938HB

Station Road

B938QT

Ernsford Close

B938SQ

Chartley Close

B938EQ

Rodborough Road

B938JN

Knowle Wood Road

B938QJ

Alcott Close

B938TT

Manor Road

B946PF

Meadow Close

Data Sources

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