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Lode Heath

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About

Lode Heath is a residential area in Solihull, located near the larger suburbs of Chelmsley Wood and Smith's Wood. The area is known for its proximity to Lode Heath School, a secondary school serving the local community. Housing in the area consists mainly of semi-detached and terraced homes, with some green spaces and parks providing recreational opportunities.

The area benefits from good transport links, with easy access to the M42 motorway and Birmingham International Airport nearby. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and a few small businesses catering to everyday needs. Lode Heath offers a quiet, suburban atmosphere while remaining well-connected to Solihull town centre and Birmingham.

Area overview

On average Lode Heath has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lode Heath is £51,700 per year. There are 6 schools in Lode Heath: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lode Heath Population
10,373
Population density
2,833.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,845
65.99%
Indian
1,205
11.62%
Pakistani
568
5.48%
Other White
362
3.49%
Other
264
2.55%
Total population: 10,373

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,900
44.42%
Owns with a mortgage
1,296
30.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
611
14.29%
Social rents from council
266
6.22%
Other social rented
98
2.29%
Total households: 4,277

Property prices in Lode Heath

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £377,500 in Lode Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,500 up to £1,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lode Heath 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 Lode Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£680,000
Flats49£165,000
Semi-Detached31£430,000
Terraced12£380,250

10 years median price trend in Lode Heath

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

Data Sources

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