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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 170 recent sales, the median property price is £366,750 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
Detached35£485,000
Flats35£168,000
Semi-Detached74£373,750
Terraced26£331,250

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

B904RG

Clinton Road

B904GN

Kings Road

B902AB

Fabian Crescent

B902QB

Moorhills Croft

B902QF

Loxley Avenue

B902QJ

Lindridge Road

B902RR

Stretton Road

B904GT

Cranbrook Way

B904BL

Stratford Road

B904PP

Foxcote Drive

B904QL

Monkspath Close

B904RT

Cranmore Boulevard

B902AL

Shakespeare Drive

B902AW

Shakespeare Drive

B904GQ

Aston Avenue

B904QN

Cranmore Boulevard

B913PU

Grosvenor Road

B902AE

Falstaff Road

B904BA

Stratford Road

B904BX

Blackford Road

B904NR

Radway Road

B902NT

Queens Avenue

B902RN

Shotteswell Road

B903DX

Union Road

B904AP

Harwood Grove

B904NS

Radway Road

B902PA

Catesby Road

B904AY

Stratford Road

B904BP

Stratford Road

B913PL

Southfields Road

B913PW

Treeford Close

B902RT

Baxters Green

B904ND

Highlands Road

B904PZ

Arbury Hall Road

B904SJ

Brick Kiln Lane

B902BL

Sansome Rise

B902SB

Tackley Close

B903DB

Union Road

B903DD

Bronte Farm Road

B903EU

Longmore Road

B904BF

Snitterfield Drive

B904PU

Cranmore Road

B913PF

Dingle Lane

B904FU

Cranmore Road

B904GZ

Connaught Close

B902NG

Haslucks Green Road

B902PW

Mallaby Close

B902QX

Neville Road

B902RF

Amington Road

B902SP

Burley Close

B904AQ

Stratford Road

B904QD

Meadow Close

B904AT

Henleydale

B902QH

Binton Road

B904DH

Maxstoke Croft

B904QG

Madams Hill Road

B904RJ

Avon Road

B904SA

Northland Road

B902AP

Dovedale Avenue

B913LD

Widney Lane

B913NA

Overslade Road

B904RE

Conway Road

B913LJ

Widney Lane

B913LQ

Clifton Crescent

B904FD

Webster Avenue

B913ND

Northdown Road

B913PA

Whitefields Road

B904FJ

Shirley South

B904LE

Cranmore Avenue

B904LF

Arleston Way

B904RF

Conway Road

B904RH

Marshall Lake Road

B904BQ

Stratford Road

B904BT

Blackford Road

B902BJ

Sansome Road

B904PD

Highlands Road

B904QB

Arbury Hall Road

B902BP

Sansome Road

B902PQ

Bills Lane

B904BU

Blackford Road

B904FE

Handford Crescent

B911TE

Blossomfield Road

B904QT

Cranmore Boulevard

B902AJ

Shakespeare Drive

B902RD

Hollyhurst Grove

B904BE

Stratford Road

B904DD

Tanworth Lane

B904DF

Tanworth Lane

B902NF

Haslucks Green Road

B902QR

Hawkesbury Road

B902QW

Neville Road

B904AE

Stratford Road

B904DL

Bearley Croft

B902PE

Bills Lane

B902RL

Stretton Road

B902RX

Stretton Road

B904FA

Bletchley Road

B904LA

Stratford Road

B904NY

Brick Kiln Lane

B902QT

Neville Road

Data Sources

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