Postcode B36 9LA 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 average crime levels, with around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 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 3,953 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Smith's Wood North has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 193 ft away from B36 9LA.
Smith's Wood North near B36 9LA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Water Orton | N/A | Walking directions to Water Orton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B36 9LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2025 | 24, Cowley Close, Birmingham, B36 9NJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 256, Lanchester Way, Birmingham, B36 9LR | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 56, Rover Drive, Birmingham, B36 9LH | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 12, Daimler Close, Birmingham, B36 9NB | Terraced | Freehold | £164,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 6, Armstrong Drive, Birmingham, B36 9NL | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 |
In the B36 9LA postcode area, located within Smith's Wood North, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B36 9LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | Windleaves Road, Solihull, B36 0BT | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Green Lane, Solihull, B36 0BX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 9LA, 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 9LA records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 9LA 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 11 schools close to B36 9LA, including Castlewood School (Requires improvement), The Heights Academy and Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B36 9LA is Water Orton, about 1,127 m away.
B36 9LA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,953 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 9LA is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jean Hamilton (Green Party).