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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

B938LE

Temple Road

B938JU

Avenue Road

B945RP

Nuthurst Lane

B938FG

Avenue Road

B938AQ

Slater Road

B946NJ

Stratford Road

B938RB

Kingscote Road

B938BX

Gladstone Road

B938SQ

Chartley Close

B946QL

Orchard Road

B938LY

Four Ashes Road

B938QB

Grange Road

B946DX

Stratford Road

B938TG

Bramshall Drive

B939BE

Browns Lane

B939RF

Hintons Coppice

B938ET

Station Road

B938EA

Cawdon Grove

B938TH

Barwell Close

B938NW

Mill Lane

B939AW

Widney Road

B938JH

Longford Close

B939BP

Widney Road

B946QE

Blackberry Avenue

B938BP

Dorridge Road

B946RY

Kineton Lane

B938LT

Temple Gardens

B939AS

Widney Close

B945NH

Stratford Road

B946RH

Ashford Lane

B938DQ

Poplar Road

B938DZ

Manor Road

B938BD

Clyde Road

B946QY

Spring Lane

B938HH

Arden Buildings

B938DJ

Copstone Drive

B945BN

Webb Grove

B938QS

Grange Road

B938AD

Milton Road

B938RW

Earlswood Road

B946PT

Windmill Lane

B938RQ

Hansell Drive

B938SL

Greytree Crescent

B938AE

Hurst Green Road

B938SZ

Morville Close

B946BD

Stratford Road

B939BB

Browns Lane

B946QR

Orchard Road

B938LU

Four Ashes Road

B939QL

Morgrove Avenue

B938SE

Denton Croft

B938BE

Clyde Road

B938FF

Copper Beech Close

B938FH

Kingsley Gardens

B938JZ

Avenue Road

B938ED

Rodborough Road

B938RH

Earlswood Road

B938HP

Station Road

B939BS

Newbold Close

B938DA

Woodstock Crescent

B938EF

Rodborough Road

B938SP

Kingsland Drive

B946PG

Meadow Close

B946NZ

Aylesbury Road

B939BN

Widney Road

B938RA

Kingscote Road

B938BZ

Paddock Drive

B938SY

Glendon Way

B938AG

Slater Road

B939QJ

Willowbank Road

B946NT

Stratford Road

B946RN

Kineton Lane

B938RD

Earlswood Road

B938DD

Poplar Road

B938AL

Slater Road

B938EE

Rodborough Road

B938EB

Rodborough Road

B938AH

Milton Close

B946NW

Stratford Road

B946QT

Stratford Road

B939QQ

Falkwood Grove

B938PN

Darley Green Road

B938AR

Redhouse Close

B938AJ

Slater Road

B938QR

Grange Road

B938NS

Nailsworth Road

B938QX

Grange Road

B939BW

Widney Road

B938UD

Elton Croft

B939AA

Widney Manor Road

B938LD

Avenue Road

B938QH

Haydon Close

B946DZ

Stratford Road

B939QH

Willowbank Road

B938DR

Hartlebury Close

B938SN

Michael Blanning Gardens

B938SU

Hartington Close

B946QD

Lindhurst Drive

B939QY

Slade Grove

B939BT

Bullivents Close

Data Sources

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