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14 Gorse CloseFordbridge

B37 5EJ

Kingshurst and Fordbridge

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Estimated sale price

£190,000

Terraced sold in Kingshurst and Fordbridge

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold07 Mar 2025
£175,000Change since last sale: +£14,000 (+8.2%)
Annualised change
+5.6% per yearSolihull annualised change (terraced) since 2025: +2.0% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £205 per sq ft
£223 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£18 per sq ft (+8.6%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
£184,500Estimate vs local median: +£5,000 (+2.7%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area79 m² / 850 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection13 Dec 2023

Sales history

DatePriceChange
07 Mar 2025£175,000+40%
21 Feb 2007£125,000+19%
13 Aug 2004£105,000+184%
24 May 1996£37,000-

Local market

Property prices in Kingshurst and Fordbridge

Median price£198,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £240K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £198,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Kingshurst and Fordbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingshurst and Fordbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£295,000£305
Semi-Detached27£240,000£268
Terraced38£184,500£205
Flats13£120,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingshurst and Fordbridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingshurst and Fordbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£258,623£79,500£160,000£117,750
2017£245,500£85,500£172,595£129,500
2018£281,250£93,000£192,500£146,000
2019£309,748£88,250£199,000£140,000
2020£244,250£97,750£201,350£146,000
2021£305,000£106,000£216,250£157,500
2022£400,000£107,000£227,250£181,500
2023£316,000£117,500£245,000£169,000
2024£341,000£112,500£240,000£180,000
2025£315,000£110,000£240,000£187,000
2026£275,000£140,000£230,000£182,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingshurst and Fordbridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingshurst and Fordbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£126£180£127
2017£226£133£187£145
2018£224£131£214£164
2019£250£136£210£149
2020£254£141£223£160
2021£262£143£223£177
2022£276£160£251£204
2023£289£172£254£188
2024£291£159£265£201
2025£300£185£269£212
2026£370£198£258£203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingshurst and Fordbridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kingshurst and Fordbridge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 5EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 5EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 202514, Gorse Close, Birmingham, B37 5EJTerracedFreehold£175,000
20 May 202698, Yorklea Croft, Birmingham, B37 5EQTerracedFreehold£182,000
16 Feb 2026114, Yorklea Croft, Birmingham, B37 5EQFlatsFreehold£200,000
27 Aug 202588, Yorklea Croft, Birmingham, B37 5EQTerracedFreehold£137,000
27 Mar 202653, Heathmere Drive, Birmingham, B37 5EHTerracedFreehold£205,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
4, Gorse Close, Fordbridge, Birmingham-72 m²-
6, Gorse Close, Fordbridge, BirminghamFreehold80 m²£123,000 (2017)
12 Gorse Close, Fordbridge, BirminghamFreehold81 m²£170,000 (2024)

Area insights for B37 5EJ

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Overview

Postcode B37 5EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Kingshurst and Fordbridge ward of Solihull in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Fordbridge area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fordbridge is £42,474 per year. The nearest station is Marston Green, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Chapelhouse Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
48.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Fordbridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,411 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Fordbridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.8%

Approximately 48.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Fordbridge is £42,474 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B37 5EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Fordbridge near B37 5EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Marston Green located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B37 5EJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Marston Green

N/A

Walking directions to Marston Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B37 5EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miChapelhouse ParkMediumWalking directions to Chapelhouse Park
0.5 miQueen’s GardensSmallWalking directions to Queen’s Gardens

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
9,628.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.91(+91%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.66(+87%)
Vehicle crime
10.56(+62%)
Drugs
8.07(+201%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.21(-42%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
78.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
7.4%
Chinese
11
3.54%
Other Black
10
3.22%
Other Asian
7
2.25%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
26.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
18.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
17.35%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.7%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
53
41.09%
Owns with a mortgage
27
20.93%
Owns outright
23
17.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.63%
Other social rented
10
7.75%
Total households: 129

Schools

In the B37 5EJ postcode area, located within Fordbridge, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B37 5EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryFordbridge Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryGrace Academy SolihullAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B37 5EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B37 5EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMalcolmsCrabtree Drive, Solihull, B37 5BXWalking directions to Malcolms
0.3 miPrice CuttersLambourne Grove, Solihull, B37 5BEWalking directions to Price Cutters
0.4 miBainsBriddsland Road, Birmingham, B33 0BHWalking directions to Bains
0.4 miMaceCooks Lane, Birmingham, B37 6NFWalking directions to Mace