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About

Smith's Wood is a residential area in the north of Solihull, bordered by the A45 Coventry Road and the M6 motorway. The layout is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes built to accommodate Birmingham's expanding population. The local centre on Windward Way provides essential retail and community services for the ward.

The area is characterised by several large areas of mature woodland and open green space, including Smith's Wood itself, which gives the ward its name. These wooded areas provide a distinct contrast to the built environment. The ward is also home to the Grace Academy secondary school, a prominent local institution serving the wider community.

Area overview

On average Smith's Wood has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.8% 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 is £42,320 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). Smith's Wood is home to around 12,985 people, with a population density of about 5,845.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
37.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.68(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.56(+113%)
Vehicle crime
11.24(+73%)
Public order
7.01(+16%)
Shoplifting
6.16(-29%)
West Midlands average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,802
28.59%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,670
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,637
16.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,598
16.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,345
13.73%
Total 16+ residents: 9,799

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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Smith's Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Smith's Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£290,000£3,256
Flats5£125,000£1,923
Semi-Detached16£247,500£2,933
Terraced46£187,500£2,137

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

B360UF

Windward Way

B376BH

Meriden Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.