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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
55.93(+45%)
Vehicle crime
13.94(+114%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.14(+67%)
Public order
6.9(+14%)
Other theft
5.85(+3%)
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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Kingshurst and Fordbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingshurst and Fordbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached5£310,000£3,333
Flats15£120,000£2,116
Semi-Detached27£240,000£2,963
Terraced33£190,000£2,235

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

B375BB

Witney Drive

B376RB

Birmingham Road

B375HR

Kington Gardens

B375HP

Tudor Croft

B376BX

Meriden Drive

B375DB

Nineacres Drive

B360LN

Chester Road

B375EQ

Yorklea Croft

B375EJ

Gorse Close

B375BP

Grandys Croft

B375AF

Glovers Croft

B375EN

Heathmere Drive

B376EY

Over Green Drive

B376NJ

Eileen Gardens

B375LN

Hadfield Way

B376ES

Over Green Drive

B376HE

Broomcroft Road

B375DJ

Sheepclose Drive

B375FE

Dunkley Crescent

B376JR

Shirral Grove

B375LX

Perch Avenue

B376LL

Mullensgrove Road

B375HJ

Chapelhouse Road

B376LA

Gilson Way

B375EU

Heathmere Drive

B376BY

Meriden Drive

B375LY

Perch Avenue

B375LW

Grantley Drive

B376RA

Cooks Lane

B376DJ

Hemlingford Road

B375ND

Chelmsley Road

B376LE

Wheeley Moor Road

B360LW

Walney Drive

B376LG

Mullensgrove Road

B376LY

Woodside

B376DT

Hurley Grove

B376JP

Stonebridge Crescent

B375LE

Conway Road

B376LP

Schofield Road

B376NA

Lark Meadow Drive

B375BH

Banbury Croft

B375DG

Blackcat Close

B376NG

Hillside Drive

B375HW

Arderne Drive

B375BX

Crabtree Drive

B375BZ

Brickhill Drive

B375DX

Camplea Croft

B375HE

Chester Close

B375BW

Hilleys Croft

B375LA

Conway Road

B376JA

Didgley Grove

B375NA

Perch Avenue

B376NB

Foxglove Crescent

B376ED

Haselour Road

B376HW

Bannerlea Road

B376JQ

Kingshurst Way

B376ET

Holliars Grove

B375HY

Kington Gardens

B375BD

Charlbury Avenue

B376DR

Bassetts Grove

B375EW

Heathmere Drive

B376DF

Kingshurst Way

B375HD

Moat Croft

B376HD

Shenton Walk

B376NE

Cooks Lane

B376DX

Kingshurst Way

B375NE

Chelmsley Road

B376HJ

Broomcroft Road

B375JX

Collins Way

B376DW

Colly Croft

B376LR

Schofield Road

B375JY

Leyburn Road

B375FD

Chelmsley Road

B375AA

Woodclose Road

B375BE

Lambourne Grove

B375DA

Bosworth Drive

B376DH

Hemlingford Road

B375LG

Conway Road

B376HB

Broomcroft Road

B375LU

Perch Avenue

B376NL

Eileen Gardens

B376NN

Denise Drive

B375JL

Leahill Croft

B375AN

Lowerstack Croft

B376NT

Cooks Lane

B375JE

Burnsall Close

B375AR

Loyns Close

B376LT

Townshend Grove

B375BL

Hilleys Croft

B375BU

Crabtree Drive

B376PD

Rockmoor Close

B376JD

Oakthorpe Drive

B375EL

Holly Lodge Walk

B376HN

Bannerlea Road

B376DN

Withy Grove

B376JY

Gilson Way

B375JA

Chapelhouse Road

B375DD

Nineacres Drive

B376NH

Cooks Lane

B375JZ

Leyburn Road

Data Sources

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