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Shirley South

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About

Shirley South is a residential ward located in the northern part of the Solihull borough. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including inter-war semi-detached homes and more recent developments. It contains several local shopping parades catering to daily needs, with the main Shirley town centre situated just to the north. The ward is served by multiple primary schools and is in the catchment for several secondary schools.

The geography includes Shirley Park, which provides green space with sports facilities. A notable local landmark is the Shirley Methodist Church, a prominent brick building on Stratford Road. Transport connections are provided by bus routes along main roads like Haslucks Green Road, linking to Solihull town centre and Birmingham. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a community focused around local schools and parks.

Area overview

On average Shirley South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shirley South is £63,142 per year. There are 7 schools in Shirley South: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Shirley South is home to around 12,243 people, with a population density of about 2,806.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shirley South Population
12,243
Population density
2,806.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.49(-12%)
Shoplifting
26.46(+202%)
Vehicle crime
15.68(+138%)
Other theft
8.09(+41%)
Public order
7.11(+17%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,318
76.13%
Indian
827
6.76%
Pakistani
404
3.3%
Irish
336
2.75%
Other White
334
2.73%
Total population: 12,240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,629
36.15%
No qualifications
1,673
16.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,655
16.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,380
13.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
917
9.13%
Total 16+ residents: 10,040

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,187
43.38%
Owns with a mortgage
1,789
35.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
506
10.04%
Social rents from council
350
6.94%
Other social rented
111
2.2%
Total households: 5,042

Property prices in Shirley South

Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £360,750 in Shirley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,500 up to £715,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shirley South 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 Shirley South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£497,500
Flats36£167,000
Semi-Detached75£372,500
Terraced29£330,000

10 years median price trend in Shirley South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shirley South.

All postcodes in Shirley South

B904PS

Cranmore Road

B913NG

Dingle Lane

B904JX

Dog Kennel Lane

B904NG

Drayton Road

B904NJ

Highlands Road

B902NN

Portia Avenue

B904WE

Highlands Road

B902AG

Falstaff Road

B902PH

Firs Drive

B902QU

Neville Road

B904NU

Highlands Road

B904QS

Madams Hill Road

B913PY

Grosvenor Road

B902PZ

Hathaway Road

B902QD

Sidenhill Close

B902RP

Woodloes Road

B903DP

Bellamy Farm Road

B904BZ

Tanworth Lane

B904JG

Dog Kennel Lane

B904PQ

Swallows Meadow

B904QA

Swallows Meadow

B913LY

Northdown Road

B913NH

Pinewood Grove

B904AJ

Stratford Road

B904BS

Stratford Road

B904EB

Stratford Road

B904PY

Arbury Hall Road

B904QF

Cranmore Boulevard

B913LZ

Northdown Road

B902QP

Kingshurst Road

B902RU

Baxters Road

B904DG

Tanworth Lane

B904FS

Light Hall Lane

B913PT

Southfields Road

B903DF

Bronte Farm Road

B904JH

Dog Kennel Lane

B913PP

Knightley Road

B902AF

Falstaff Road

B902AR

Shakespeare Drive

B904PL

Marshall Lake Road

B902PP

Bills Lane

B903DT

Moreton Road

B903ET

Kingswood Close

B903EX

Longmore Road

B904DZ

Newman Square

B904LH

Arleston Way

B913LH

Widney Lane

B913PJ

Southfields Road

B903DJ

Bellamy Close

B904FG

Lucas Boulevard

B913PS

Rosehall Close

B902PR

Langcomb Road

B904AA

Stratford Road

B904NZ

Highlands Road

B904RZ

Cranmore Drive

B902PB

Oberon Drive

B904DA

Blackford Road

B913LG

Clifton Crescent

B913NQ

Dingle Lane

B904AX

Madam's Hill Road

B904DB

Tanworth Lane

B904SH

Highlands Road

B911ST

Blossomfield Road

B913NL

Ravenswood Drive

B902SA

Stretton Road

B903DR

Bronte Close

B913LR

Widney Lane

B904QU

Ashbourne Way

B904RA

Marshall Lake Road

B902AS

Shakespeare Drive

B904LD

Chalford Way

B902NU

Oberon Drive

B902PS

Pathlow Crescent

B902PU

Micklehill Drive

B902RW

Wakelin Road

B903DE

Bronte Farm Road

B903ES

Longmore Road

B904DQ

Tanworth Lane

B913LS

Widney Lane

B903DS

Coombe Road

B904AZ

Snitterfield Drive

B904PH

Swallows Meadow

B913NB

Northdown Road

B902QL

Loxley Avenue

B904QE

Cranmore Boulevard

B904RR

Conway Close

B902PN

Langcomb Road

B902PY

Hathaway Road

B904NA

Drayton Road

B904QP

Brownley Road

B904QY

Sears Retail Park

B904RB

Marshall Lake Road

B904SB

Cranmore Drive

B902NS

Queens Avenue

B902RE

Langcomb Road

B902RZ

Withybrook Road

B904AR

Harwood Grove

B904AS

Harwood Grove

B904NH

Highlands Road

B904PX

Cranmore Boulevard

Data Sources

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