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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

B904AU

Stratford Road

B904NP

Highlands Road

B904RN

Clinton Road

B911TA

Blossomfield Road

B913PE

Dingle Lane

B902AH

Malcolm Road

B913LW

Portway Close

B902AA

Fabian Crescent

B904AL

Harwood Grove

B904QR

Harnall Close

B904RS

Clinton Grove

B911TD

Blossomfield Road

B911YU

Exhall Close

B904DN

Heath Drive

B904RQ

Clinton Road

B913LN

Portway Close

B902BB

School Road

B902BH

Sansome Road

B902PT

Woodlands Lane

B904LZ

Stirling Road

B904PT

Cranmore Road

B904RX

Cranmore Boulevard

B902RY

Lillington Road

B904DS

Portershill Drive

B904RP

Shakespeare Road

B902AD

Fabian Crescent

B904BN

Stratford Road

B904DY

Shepherds Green Road

B904QH

St Georges Road

B904ZL

Cranmore Boulevard

B911TB

Emscote Green

B902PD

Regan Avenue

B903DG

Union Road

B904QJ

Swallows Meadow

B902NR

Bills Lane

B902PX

Woodlands Lane

B902QA

Hathaway Road

B902RS

Baxters Road

B904BD

Stratford Road

B904QQ

Madams Hill Road

B913LE

Brick Kiln Lane

B902PJ

Bills Lane

B903DQ

Union Road

B904BG

Stratford Road

B913LL

Widney Lane

B913PH

Fowgay Drive

B913PR

Southfields Road

B902RB

Binley Close

B902SD

Sandfield Close

B904DE

Tanworth Lane

B904LR

Highlands Road

B904NE

Stirling Road

B904PW

Marshall Lake Road

B913PB

Dingle Lane

B902QE

Loxley Avenue

B902QS

Loxley Avenue

B904LN

Cranmore Boulevard

B904RL

Shakespeare Road

B902NW

Portia Avenue

B902NX

Antony Road

B904AH

Bishopton Close

B904DP

Charlecote Croft

B904GP

Joseph Crescent

B913LP

Ravenswood Drive South

B902BE

Burman Road

B904AW

Harwood Grove

B904AN

Yarningdale

B904BH

Dog Kennel Lane

B904DJ

Dunstan Croft

B904PN

Marshall Lake Road

B904PR

Foxcote Close

B911UN

Leverton Gate

B913PZ

Grosvenor Road

B902AQ

Falstaff Road

B902PG

Tyberry Close

B902RA

Dunton Hall Road

B903DH

Bellamy Farm Road

B904DR

Tanworth Lane

B904PJ

Marshall Lake Road

B902NH

Hunscote Close

B903DL

Longmore Road

B904BB

Stratford Road

B904FL

Shirley South

B904RW

Clinton Road

B913PG

Dingle Lane

B913PN

Southfields Road

B902AN

Shakespeare Drive

B902QN

Neville Road

B904RU

Cranmore Boulevard

B913NJ

Pine Close

Data Sources

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