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Smith's Wood South

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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 91 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
91
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
38.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Smith's Wood South Population
6,746
Population density
4,625.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.62(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.23(+98%)
Vehicle crime
9.64(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.26(-36%)
Public order
4.6(-24%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 52 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)

Price distribution by property type for Smith's Wood 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 Smith's Wood South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£290,000
Flats5£134,500
Semi-Detached21£252,000
Terraced23£195,000

10 years median price trend in Smith's Wood South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smith's Wood South.

All postcodes in Smith's Wood South

B376BS

Meriden Drive

B376AA

Silver Birch Road

B360LF

Chester Road

B360TW

Burtons Park Road

B376AT

Silver Birch Road

B360QH

Chaffinch Drive

B360JU

Chester Road

B360NH

Auckland Drive

B360NT

Anglesey Avenue

B360QN

Auckland Drive

B360NS

Anglesey Avenue

Data Sources

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