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Smith's Wood South

About

Smith's Wood South sits within the Smith's Wood estate in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands. The neighbourhood takes its name from a surviving patch of ancient woodland that forms part of Smith's Wood Park, where a network of paths and sports pitches meets woodland edge. The parkland includes areas managed for local recreation and informal walking, and a small cluster of shops and services lines the main road that runs through the southern end of the estate.

The built area is a mix of council-era housing and later private development, with local schools, a community centre and health services serving residents. Community groups run youth activities, sports teams and seasonal events in the park and on recreation grounds. Regular bus services link Smith's Wood South with Solihull town centre and neighbouring suburbs, while ongoing local projects have focused on public spaces and housing improvements to respond to resident priorities.

Area overview

On average Smith's Wood South has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Smith's Wood South is £42,694 per year. There are 7 schools in Smith's Wood South: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Smith's Wood South is home to around 6,746 people, with a population density of about 4,625.3 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Smith's Wood South Population

6,746

Population density

4,625.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

50.4(+30%)

Criminal damage and arson

16.31(+124%)

Vehicle crime

9.04(+39%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.34(-50%)

Public order

4.6(-24%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

5,513

81.73%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

269

3.99%

Other White

175

2.59%

Caribbean

164

2.43%

Pakistani

121

1.79%

Total population: 6,745

Economics

No qualifications

1,471

28.83%

Level 4+ (Degree)

876

17.17%

Level 3 (A level)

859

16.83%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

792

15.52%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

704

13.8%

Total 16+ residents: 5,103

Housing

Social rents from council

791

28.7%

Owns with a mortgage

706

25.62%

Owns outright

674

24.46%

Other social rented

294

10.67%

Private landlord or letting agency

231

8.38%

Total households: 2,756

Property prices in Smith's Wood South

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Smith's Wood South area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £430,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Smith's Wood South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	5	£134,500	£117,300	£126,500	£138,000	£155,600
Detached	3	£290,000	£281,000	£285,000	£317,500	£339,500
Semi-Detached	22	£250,000	£173,500	£223,250	£334,000	£425,000
Terraced	19	£195,000	£148,250	£185,000	£225,000	£257,500

10 years median price trend in Smith's Wood South

All postcodes in Smith's Wood South

B376AA

Silver Birch Road

B376BS

Meriden Drive

B360LF

Chester Road

B360QH

Chaffinch Drive

B360TW

Burtons Park Road

B376AT

Silver Birch Road

B360JU

Chester Road

B360NH

Auckland Drive

B360NS

Anglesey Avenue

B360NT

Anglesey Avenue

B360QN

Auckland Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail