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Marston Green & Airport

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About

The Marston Green & Airport area lies in the northeastern part of the Solihull borough, directly adjacent to Birmingham Airport. The landscape is largely defined by the extensive runway infrastructure and associated commercial logistics, with residential pockets situated nearby. Road and rail connections are prominent, with the main railway line to Birmingham running through the area.

Residential life is centred around the village of Marston Green, which retains a distinct community feel with local shops and a traditional village green. The area is notably bisected by the runway approach paths, creating a unique environment where suburban streets exist directly under the flightpath. Large areas of land are dedicated to airport-related business parks and cargo operations.

Area overview

On average Marston Green & Airport has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 221 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marston Green & Airport is £53,949 per year. There are 2 schools in Marston Green & Airport: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Marston Green & Airport is home to around 8,066 people, with a population density of about 537.4 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
221
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Marston Green & Airport Population
8,066
Population density
537.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.28(+89%)
Vehicle crime
50.58(+668%)
Shoplifting
39.67(+353%)
Other theft
33.6(+486%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.7(+189%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,726
83.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
212
2.63%
Indian
155
1.92%
Other White
129
1.6%
Caribbean
120
1.49%
Total population: 8,065

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,729
25.94%
No qualifications
1,469
22.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,175
17.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,036
15.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
709
10.64%
Total 16+ residents: 6,665

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,215
37.35%
Owns with a mortgage
1,117
34.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
407
12.51%
Other social rented
227
6.98%
Social rents from council
192
5.9%
Total households: 3,253

Property prices in Marston Green & Airport

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 in Marston Green & Airport area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Marston Green & Airport 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 Marston Green & Airport over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£453,750
Flats4£142,500
Semi-Detached28£319,500
Terraced28£221,250

10 years median price trend in Marston Green & Airport

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marston Green & Airport.

Data Sources

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