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B36 0NB

Auckland Drive

Smith's Wood

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Detailed insights for B36 0NB

Overview

Postcode B36 0NB is located in a major urban area, within the Smith's Wood ward of Solihull in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Smith's Wood South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.1 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 Smith's Wood South is £42,694 per year. The nearest station is Water Orton, about 1.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
60.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Smith's Wood South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,319 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Smith's Wood South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60.4%

Approximately 60.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Smith's Wood South is £42,694 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from B36 0NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Smith's Wood South near B36 0NB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Water Orton located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
227
Population density
6,899.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.11(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.88(+255%)
Vehicle crime
10.06(+55%)
Burglary
8.63(+113%)
Other theft
5.75(+1%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
185
81.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
4.85%
Pakistani
6
2.64%
Other
5
2.2%
Irish
4
1.76%
Total population: 227

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
49
28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
19.43%
Level 3 (A level)
33
18.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
15.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
23
13.14%
Total 16+ residents: 175

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
57
51.35%
Owns with a mortgage
18
16.22%
Owns outright
15
13.51%
Other social rented
10
9.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
7.21%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Smith's Wood

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £240K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Smith's Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Smith's Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£290,000£303
Semi-Detached16£247,500£273
Terraced41£194,000£206
Flats5£125,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Smith's Wood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smith's Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263,000£87,500£140,000£128,000
2017£210,000£101,500£168,500£125,000
2018£300,000£99,250£167,500£132,500
2019£239,995£112,500£195,000£145,000
2020£242,500£123,000£197,500£142,000
2021£195,000£105,000£205,000£155,500
2022£295,000£112,500£250,000£174,000
2023£230,000£110,000£230,000£183,500
2024£317,000£138,000£232,500£173,500
2025£290,000£123,250£250,000£191,000
2026£113,750£250,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smith's Wood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Smith's Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£218£150£161£138
2017£219£179£181£135
2018£296£180£195£148
2019£259£179£199£156
2020£237£193£207£160
2021£211£158£221£173
2022£305£212£261£194
2023£334£201£256£202
2024£311£226£292£192
2025£302£182£278£206
2026£156£273£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Smith's Wood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Smith's Wood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B36 0NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B36 0NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Sept 202511, St Martins Close, Birmingham, B36 0LPFlatsLeasehold£162,500
19 Apr 20255, Walney Drive, Birmingham, B36 0LWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£256,000
04 Mar 202557, Auckland Drive, Birmingham, B36 0NDTerracedFreehold£225,000
17 Feb 202658, Windward Way, Birmingham, B36 0PPTerracedFreehold£165,000
16 Jan 202696, Falkland Way, Birmingham, B36 0LXTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the B36 0NB postcode area, located within Smith's Wood South, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B36 0NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondaryTudor Grange Academy KingshurstAcademy sponsor led

Special Measures

0.6 miSecondarySmith's Wood AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Special Measures

0.6 miNot applicableForest Oak SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B36 0NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B36 0NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCS Paul's News and Convenience32 Rathlin Croft, Birmingham, B36 0PJWalking directions to CS Paul's News and Convenience

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Solihull district.

Band A£1,465
Band B£1,709
Band C£1,953
Band D£2,197
Band E£2,686
Band F£3,174
Band G£3,662
Band H£4,395

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B36 0NB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jean Hamilton

Smith's Wood - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Liam Byrne

Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSolihullE08000029
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull NorthE14001095
WardSmith's WoodE05001300
ParishSmith's WoodE04000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Smith's Wood SouthE02002084
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Solihull 004DE01010238
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B36 0NB

Is B36 0NB (Smith's Wood South) safe?

The area around B36 0NB records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B36 0NB?

The median sale price around B36 0NB in Smith's Wood South is £200,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B36 0NB?

There are 14 schools close to B36 0NB, including Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst (Special Measures), Smith's Wood Academy (Special Measures) and Forest Oak School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B36 0NB?

B36 0NB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,319 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B36 0NB (Smith's Wood South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B36 0NB is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jean Hamilton (Green Party).