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About

Smith's Wood is a residential ward located in the northeastern part of Solihull, West Midlands. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is bordered by Chelmsley Wood to the west and Marston Green to the east, with easy access to the M42 motorway. The ward includes local amenities such as shops, schools, and community centers, catering to everyday needs.

Green spaces like Babbs Mill Park and the nearby River Cole provide outdoor recreation opportunities. Public transport links include bus routes connecting Smith's Wood to Birmingham city center and Solihull town. The area has a strong sense of community, with events often organized by local groups. While predominantly residential, it is close to industrial and business parks, offering employment options for residents.

Area overview

On average Smith's Wood has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Smith's Wood is £33,872 per year. There are 9 schools in Smith's Wood: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Smith's Wood Population
12,985
Population density
5,845.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,732
82.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
545
4.19%
Caribbean
331
2.55%
Other White
307
2.36%
African
192
1.48%
Total population: 12,994

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,525
29.21%
Owns with a mortgage
1,295
24.8%
Owns outright
1,266
24.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
525
10.06%
Other social rented
487
9.33%
Total households: 5,221

Property prices in Smith's Wood

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Smith's Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £430,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Smith's Wood 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£290,000
Flats10£130,500
Semi-Detached25£250,000
Terraced52£191,000

10 years median price trend in Smith's Wood

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

All postcodes in Smith's Wood

B360TN

Usk Way

B369JH

Auckland Drive

B369JN

Morris Croft

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.