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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 141 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
Detached61£710,000
Flats24£237,000
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

B946QP

Blacksmiths Lane

B938QP

Apsley Grove

B938UD

Elton Croft

B946PA

Aylesbury Close

B938DT

Manor Road

B938EU

Station Road

B938QH

Haydon Close

B939QT

Montsford Close

B939RD

Rickard Close

B946BB

Portmanteau Mews

B946DP

Stratford Road

B938LP

Arden Drive

B938PF

Clifford Road

B946HH

Old Warwick Road

B946NJ

Stratford Road

B938JP

Knowle Wood Road

B946PE

Park View

B939AB

Widney Manor Road

B938DR

Hartlebury Close

B938JX

Spring Coppice Drive

B938LR

Arden Road

B938SE

Denton Croft

B946PB

Aylesbury Road

B946QT

Stratford Road

B938BN

Dorridge Road

B938DL

Hanbury Road

B938FH

Kingsley Gardens

B939BS

Newbold Close

B945NH

Stratford Road

B938DD

Poplar Road

B938EB

Rodborough Road

B939QL

Morgrove Avenue

B938LG

Arden Road

B938AH

Milton Close

B938NS

Nailsworth Road

B939RF

Hintons Coppice

B946DY

Stratford Road

B946PJ

Aylesbury Road

B938DZ

Manor Road

B938NL

Box Trees Road

B938ST

Winster Avenue

B939QH

Willowbank Road

B945RP

Nuthurst Lane

B946QQ

Muntz Crescent

B938AU

Newlands Road

B938BU

Walcot Green

B938DW

Hanbury Road

B938HA

Forest Road

B938JZ

Avenue Road

B938ND

Four Ashes Road

B938QX

Grange Road

B938BP

Dorridge Road

B938DX

Manor Road

B938AE

Hurst Green Road

B938NT

Besbury Close

B938UH

Shelwick Grove

B939BJ

Widney Road

B946DX

Stratford Road

B946PT

Windmill Lane

B946RD

School Road

B938BS

Dorridge Road

B938DB

Poplar Road

B938DU

Manor Court

B938NU

Mill Lane

B939QU

Willowbank Road

B946RH

Ashford Lane

B938NQ

Four Ashes Road

B938PD

Nuthurst Grove

B938TF

Trimpley Close

B938LT

Temple Gardens

B938SU

Hartington Close

B939QE

Hawkshead Drive

B946QH

School Road

B938AG

Slater Road

B938AW

Packwood Close

B939QF

Garden Close

B946NY

Stratford Road

B946QE

Blackberry Avenue

B939AN

Widney Road

B938JS

Knowle Wood Road

B938RN

Earlswood Road

B938SF

Boningale Way

B946PD

Aylesbury Road

B938DP

Edstone Close

B938SR

Chadworth Avenue

B939QG

Bridge Meadow Drive

B938DN

Hanbury Road

B938HF

Brightwell Crescent

B938TG

Bramshall Drive

B946NL

Stratford Road

B946NU

Stratford Road

B946QW

Hazel Grove

B938EY

Station Road

B938PE

Dassett Road

B939QY

Slade Grove

B939RA

Moorfield Avenue

B946EB

Box Trees Road

B938FJ

Avenue Road

B938JR

Woodcote Drive

B938RR

Ettington Close

Data Sources

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