Postcode B36 0SP 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 North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Smith's Wood North is £41,594 per year. The nearest station is Water Orton, about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Lanchester Park.
Smith's Wood North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,253 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Smith's Wood North has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Smith's Wood North is £41,594 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from B36 0SP.
Smith's Wood North near B36 0SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Water Orton located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lanchester Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lanchester Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £290,000 | £303 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £247,500 | £273 |
| Terraced | 41 | £194,000 | £206 |
| Flats | 5 | £125,000 | £179 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B36 0SP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | 80, Wyckham Road, Birmingham, B36 0HS | Terraced | Freehold | £251,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 17, Tamar Drive, Birmingham, B36 0SR | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 26, Tamar Drive, Birmingham, B36 0SR | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2025 | 11, Tamar Drive, Birmingham, B36 0SR | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | 1, Hamble Close, Birmingham, B36 0SW | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £196,750 |
In the B36 0SP postcode area, located within Smith's Wood North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B36 0SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | Windleaves Road, Solihull, B36 0BT | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Green Lane, Solihull, B36 0BX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Burtons Way, Solihull, B36 0UG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Chester Road, Birmingham, B36 0JG | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Chester Road, Birmingham, B34 7LL | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Solihull district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B36 0SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jean Hamilton
Smith's Wood - Elected 2 May 2024
Liam Byrne
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B36 0SP records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B36 0SP in Smith's Wood North is £200,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to B36 0SP, including Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School, The Heights Academy and Smith's Wood Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B36 0SP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,253 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B36 0SP is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jean Hamilton (Green Party).