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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

B938LR

Arden Road

B946PJ

Aylesbury Road

B946NN

Stratford Road

B938BH

Blue Lake Road

B938NP

Box Trees Road

B946QX

Spring Lane

B939RE

Moorfield Avenue

B938BL

Weston Close

Data Sources

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