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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

B938RZ

Dunham Croft

B938UB

Tansley Close

B946QG

Tysoe Close

B938DJ

Copstone Drive

B938JW

Foxbury Drive

B938LE

Temple Road

B938PU

Darley Green Road

B938QR

Grange Road

B946DZ

Stratford Road

B946EA

Stratford Road

B938SA

Pembridge Road

B939BL

Widney Road

B946NX

Stratford Road

B938AF

Hurst Green Road

B938LU

Four Ashes Road

B938NB

Four Ashes Road

B939AW

Widney Road

B939QX

Willowbank Road

B946EJ

Packwood Road

B946RY

Kineton Lane

B939QN

Liveridge Close

B938EW

Woodchester Road

B938EZ

Station Road

B939BN

Widney Road

B946PS

Vicarage Road

B938JY

Warren Drive

B938RJ

Cheedon Close

B938SN

Michael Blanning Gardens

B939BB

Browns Lane

B938QB

Grange Road

B938SX

Chadworth Avenue

B938HZ

Manor Road

B938NP

Box Trees Road

B938EN

Woodchester Road

B938NA

Four Ashes Road

B938NW

Mill Lane

B938PB

Mill Lane

B938SG

Althorpe Drive

B939AS

Widney Close

B946NN

Stratford Road

B938AD

Milton Road

B938AQ

Slater Road

B938BX

Gladstone Road

B938FG

Avenue Road

B938RG

Hansell Drive

B939QS

Needhill Close

B946BD

Stratford Road

B946QN

Arden Meads

B946QR

Orchard Road

B938BD

Clyde Road

B938EH

Rockingham Close

B945BN

Webb Grove

B938BL

Weston Close

B938BT

Dorridge Road

B938DG

Poplar Road

B938DY

Westfield Close

B938AP

Slater Road

B938SZ

Morville Close

B939BP

Widney Road

B946QS

Stratford Road

B938AN

Packwood Close

B938DA

Woodstock Crescent

B939BQ

Widney Road

B946NT

Stratford Road

B939RE

Moorfield Avenue

B946QY

Spring Lane

B938DF

Hinchwick Court

B938JA

Avenue Road

B938QY

Grange Road

B939BY

Bretby Close

B938EX

Station Road

B938LQ

Arden Road

B938LY

Four Ashes Road

B938RW

Earlswood Road

B938TS

Swinford Grove

B946QZ

School Road

B938EE

Rodborough Road

B938ET

Station Road

B938JL

Bushwood Drive

B938JU

Avenue Road

B938LA

Avenue Road

B938PN

Darley Green Road

B946SD

Rashwood Close

B938EG

Rodborough Road

B938ES

Station Road

B938SP

Kingsland Drive

B938SW

Chadworth Avenue

B938HL

Hazeltree Grove

B938NR

Four Ashes Road

B938QZ

Beconsfield Close

B939BT

Bullivents Close

B939BU

Westerham Close

B939QR

Pool End Close

B938HH

Arden Buildings

B938LF

Temple Road

B938RB

Kingscote Road

B946QL

Orchard Road

B938FF

Copper Beech Close

B938LB

Avenue Close

B938QS

Grange Road

Data Sources

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