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Kingshurst and Fordbridge

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About

The Kingshurst and Fordbridge ward is situated in the north of the Solihull borough, bordering Birmingham. It is a primarily residential area characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. The layout is defined by several large, interconnected green spaces, including Babbs Mill Lake and Park, which provides a local nature reserve and walking routes. Local shopping needs are served by a precinct on Kingshurst Way.

Community facilities are centred around the Fordbridge Community Centre and the nearby Kingshurst Parade. The area is home to a number of schools and the Norman Chamberlain Playing Fields, which host various sports activities. Public transport links connect the ward to Birmingham city centre and Solihull town. The Cole Valley runs through the western edge, influencing the green corridor of Babbs Mill.

Area overview

On average Kingshurst and Fordbridge has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingshurst and Fordbridge is £43,863 per year. There are 8 schools in Kingshurst and Fordbridge: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 4 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good). Kingshurst and Fordbridge is home to around 13,339 people, with a population density of about 4,763.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingshurst and Fordbridge Population
13,339
Population density
4,763.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.18(+44%)
Vehicle crime
14.92(+126%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.02(+54%)
Public order
7.27(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.05(-38%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,000
82.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
586
4.39%
Other White
376
2.82%
Caribbean
242
1.81%
Irish
181
1.36%
Total population: 13,338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,765
27.19%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,864
18.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,744
17.15%
Level 3 (A level)
1,636
16.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,362
13.39%
Total 16+ residents: 10,168

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,696
30.74%
Owns with a mortgage
1,399
25.36%
Owns outright
1,309
23.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
667
12.09%
Other social rented
325
5.89%
Total households: 5,517

Property prices in Kingshurst and Fordbridge

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Kingshurst and Fordbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kingshurst and 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 Kingshurst and Fordbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£350,000
Flats11£115,000
Semi-Detached30£250,500
Terraced34£186,000

10 years median price trend in Kingshurst and Fordbridge

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

All postcodes in Kingshurst and Fordbridge

B375AH

Craneberry Road

B375AJ

Wingfield Close

B375DU

Camplea Croft

B376ED

Haselour Road

B376HW

Bannerlea Road

B375LG

Conway Road

B376LJ

Moxhull Road

B375HA

Chapelhouse Road

B375BU

Crabtree Drive

B375HY

Kington Gardens

B375JZ

Leyburn Road

B375BW

Hilleys Croft

B375JG

Kettlewell Way

B375EN

Heathmere Drive

B376HY

Oakthorpe Drive

B376LB

Wheeley Moor Road

B376NS

Corinne Croft

B375EE

Bosworth Drive

B375HD

Moat Croft

B375HL

Arderne Drive

B375JN

Leahill Croft

B376ER

Campville Grove

B376LY

Woodside

B360LQ

Hayling Drive

B376DT

Hurley Grove

B376LA

Gilson Way

B376NA

Lark Meadow Drive

B376RA

Cooks Lane

B376DJ

Hemlingford Road

B376HH

Dalewood Road

B375HJ

Chapelhouse Road

B376HG

Shawberry Road

B376PA

Cooks Lane

B360LJ

Chester Road

B375AG

Woodclose Road

B375EW

Heathmere Drive

B375AF

Glovers Croft

B375BX

Crabtree Drive

B375EB

Maytree Close

B375HS

Kington Gardens

B375LB

Conway Road

B376ES

Over Green Drive

B376EY

Over Green Drive

B376NP

Cooks Lane

B360LP

St Martins Close

B375DT

Bosworth Drive

B375LD

Conway Road

B376DR

Bassetts Grove

B376NN

Denise Drive

B375EZ

Chapelhouse Road

B376DU

Yorks Wood Drive

B375BY

Brickhill Drive

B375BZ

Brickhill Drive

B375DP

Bosworth Drive

B375DS

Coleford Drive

B376BU

Meriden Drive

B376LE

Wheeley Moor Road

B375DY

Bosworth Drive

B375DW

Nineacres Drive

B376LT

Townshend Grove

B375FF

Celandine Close

B376NE

Cooks Lane

B375AP

Craneberry Road

B375AY

Saxon Way

B375DE

Nineacres Drive

B375LY

Perch Avenue

B376EA

Kingshurst Way

B376HE

Broomcroft Road

B375BN

Hilleys Croft

B376JQ

Kingshurst Way

B375AR

Loyns Close

B375BB

Witney Drive

B375DA

Bosworth Drive

B375LL

Hadfield Way

B375HU

Holly Lodge Walk

B375LR

Anstey Croft

B376JP

Stonebridge Crescent

B360LN

Chester Road

B375AU

Oak Croft

B375GA

Cooks Lane

B376JE

Colletts Grove

B375BT

Bosworth Drive

B375LW

Grantley Drive

B376LP

Schofield Road

B376NX

Cooks Lane

B376RB

Birmingham Road

B375HE

Chester Close

B376LL

Mullensgrove Road

B375ER

Shelly Close

B376DL

Yorks Wood Drive

B376EJ

Chilvers Grove

B376HB

Broomcroft Road

B375BJ

Bosworth Drive

B375DH

Blackcat Close

B375EA

Maytree Close

B375JP

Chapelhouse Road

B376DF

Kingshurst Way

B376JH

Dunton Road

B376NT

Cooks Lane

B375LE

Conway Road

Data Sources

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