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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

B376JA

Didgley Grove

B375HP

Tudor Croft

B376BE

Gilson Way

B375BL

Hilleys Croft

B375JW

Buckden Close

B376DQ

Kingshurst Way

B376NU

Cooks Lane

B376PB

Cooks Lane

B375DL

Sheepclose Drive

B375EG

Yorklea Croft

B375HW

Arderne Drive

B376DA

Hemlingford Road

B375HN

Arderne Drive

B375EH

Heathmere Drive

B376EU

Over Green Drive

B376HP

Foxwood Grove

B376NB

Foxglove Crescent

B375BS

Grandys Croft

B375JD

Kettlewell Way

B376BX

Meriden Drive

B376JR

Shirral Grove

B376LN

Fordbridge Road

B376LR

Schofield Road

B375AD

Piggots Croft

B375DB

Nineacres Drive

B375JE

Burnsall Close

B376HD

Shenton Walk

B376HN

Bannerlea Road

B376NG

Hillside Drive

B376DG

Kingshurst Way

B376JY

Gilson Way

B376NH

Cooks Lane

B360LH

Chester Road

B375BD

Charlbury Avenue

B375HG

Holly Lodge Walk

B375LA

Conway Road

B376DP

Canwell Avenue

B376JG

Stonebridge Crescent

B375HB

Moat Croft

B375LN

Hadfield Way

B375LQ

Hadfield Way

B376NJ

Eileen Gardens

B375FD

Chelmsley Road

B375LX

Perch Avenue

B376DN

Withy Grove

B376HX

Oakthorpe Drive

B376LW

Fordbridge Road

B376JD

Oakthorpe Drive

B376JJ

Dunton Road

B376NL

Eileen Gardens

B375BG

Charlbury Avenue

B375DX

Camplea Croft

B375JL

Leahill Croft

B375LU

Perch Avenue

B375AB

Woodclose Road

B375ES

Bosworth Drive

B375JY

Leyburn Road

B376DX

Kingshurst Way

B376JL

Dunton Road

B376PD

Rockmoor Close

B375FE

Dunkley Crescent

B376EG

Haselour Road

B375BE

Lambourne Grove

B375DD

Nineacres Drive

B375ND

Chelmsley Road

B376LU

Fordbridge Road

B376JZ

Gilson Way

B375NA

Perch Avenue

B376DZ

Kingshurst Way

B375AT

Oak Croft

B375EJ

Gorse Close

B375EU

Heathmere Drive

B376AU

Swan Drive

B376EH

Hopwas Grove

B376LG

Mullensgrove Road

B360LW

Walney Drive

B375EL

Holly Lodge Walk

B375JS

Chapelhouse Road

B375LS

Pendrell Close

B375NE

Chelmsley Road

B376ND

Hipsmoor Close

B375ED

Maytree Close

B375EQ

Yorklea Croft

B375JA

Chapelhouse Road

B375JJ

Ilkley Grove

B376NY

Kew Close

B375BH

Banbury Croft

B375DN

Bosworth Drive

B375EP

Bosworth Drive

B375JX

Collins Way

B376DH

Hemlingford Road

B376NR

Corinne Croft

B375AL

Craneberry Road

B375BA

Bosworth Drive

B375DZ

Bosworth Drive

B375LH

Conway Road

B376DY

Kingshurst Way

B376EE

Brockhall Grove

B376LH

Moxhull Road

B375AN

Lowerstack Croft

Data Sources

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