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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

B946NY

Stratford Road

B938JJ

Knowle Wood Road

B938AT

Bentley Farm Close

B938DU

Manor Court

B938AU

Newlands Road

B938RG

Hansell Drive

B939QE

Hawkshead Drive

B938JL

Bushwood Drive

B938UH

Shelwick Grove

B938PA

Mill Lane

B946DY

Stratford Road

B946PS

Vicarage Road

B938TF

Trimpley Close

B938BA

Browns Lane

B938NT

Besbury Close

B938JR

Woodcote Drive

B938HL

Hazeltree Grove

B938NN

Mill Lane

B946QP

Blacksmiths Lane

B938EZ

Station Road

B946QH

School Road

B938RR

Ettington Close

B938JW

Foxbury Drive

B939DX

Widney Road

B938RL

Debden Close

B939RD

Rickard Close

B939BU

Westerham Close

B938NJ

Gate Lane

B939BH

Widney Road

B938EU

Station Road

B938ND

Four Ashes Road

B938NG

Four Ashes Road

B938NU

Mill Lane

B938PG

Buckminster Drive

B946QJ

Orchard Road

B938JY

Warren Drive

B938PQ

Withington Grove

B938DP

Edstone Close

B939AB

Widney Manor Road

B946SD

Rashwood Close

B938DY

Westfield Close

B946QQ

Muntz Crescent

B938NX

Dorridge and Hockley Heath

B938PE

Dassett Road

B946NL

Stratford Road

B938QT

Ernsford Close

B938LX

Four Ashes Road

B938SF

Boningale Way

B938NY

Mill Lane

B946NG

Shelfield Close

B938AS

Oak Tree Close

B939QF

Garden Close

B938RZ

Dunham Croft

B939QW

Elbury Croft

B946QS

Stratford Road

B939BQ

Widney Road

B946PD

Aylesbury Road

B946PE

Park View

B938LQ

Arden Road

B946RB

School Road

B938LA

Avenue Road

B938AP

Slater Road

B938TS

Swinford Grove

B938QY

Grange Road

B938DL

Hanbury Road

B946PH

Park View

B938JN

Knowle Wood Road

B938DW

Hanbury Road

B946PF

Meadow Close

B938EY

Station Road

B938TD

Manton Croft

B939RB

Culverley Crescent

B946RE

Belton Close

B946BB

Portmanteau Mews

B938QZ

Beconsfield Close

B938DB

Poplar Road

B938DS

Beckford Croft

B938QJ

Alcott Close

B939QR

Pool End Close

B938PD

Nuthurst Grove

B938RP

Wyken Close

B938QU

Grange Road

B938EQ

Rodborough Road

B938HF

Brightwell Crescent

B938LW

Enderby Close

B938SG

Althorpe Drive

B938HE

Station Road

B938JS

Knowle Wood Road

B938LF

Temple Road

B939BY

Bretby Close

B939QU

Willowbank Road

B938EX

Station Road

B938AB

Milton Road

B938FJ

Avenue Road

B938ST

Winster Avenue

B938EG

Rodborough Road

B938TT

Manor Road

B938NZ

Mill Lane

B938RN

Earlswood Road

B938RJ

Cheedon Close

Data Sources

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