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About

Fordbridge is a residential area located in the northern part of Solihull, West Midlands. It is situated near Chelmsley Wood and Smith's Wood, with easy access to major roads like the M42 and M6. The area features a mix of housing, including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs.

The area has a strong community focus, with events often held at the nearby North Solihull Sports Centre. Public transport links provide connections to Birmingham city centre and surrounding towns. Fordbridge is known for its affordability compared to other parts of Solihull, making it a practical choice for families and first-time buyers. The nearby Babbs Mill Lake and Nature Reserve offers green space for outdoor activities.

Area overview

On average Fordbridge has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Fordbridge is £30,900 per year. There are 5 schools in Fordbridge: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
39.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fordbridge Population
6,297
Population density
5,227 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,188
82.39%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
315
5%
Other White
146
2.32%
Caribbean
108
1.72%
Irish
93
1.48%
Total population: 6,297

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
970
36.15%
Owns with a mortgage
612
22.81%
Owns outright
574
21.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
351
13.08%
Other social rented
118
4.4%
Total households: 2,683

Property prices in Fordbridge

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Fordbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £342,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fordbridge 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 Fordbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£285,000
Flats6£100,000
Semi-Detached6£260,000
Terraced22£180,000

10 years median price trend in Fordbridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fordbridge.

All postcodes in Fordbridge

B375AN

Lowerstack Croft

B375DQ

Blackcat Close

B375NF

Perch Avenue

B375AW

Lowerstack Croft

B375BP

Grandys Croft

B375DG

Blackcat Close

B375HT

Fordbridge

B375HX

Kington Gardens

B375JH

Leyburn Road

B375LJ

Fordbridge

B375PF

Cooks Lane

B375AA

Cooks Lane

B375DR

Bosworth Drive

B375NB

Cooks Lane

B375AE

Glovers Croft

B375DJ

Nineacres Drive

B375HH

Chester Close

B375HR

Kington Gardens

B375JB

Grassington Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.