Postcode B37 5AW 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 157.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fordbridge is £42,474 per year. The nearest station is Marston Green located about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Chapelhouse Park.
Fordbridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 564 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Fordbridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.7% 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.
The average income per household in Fordbridge is £42,474 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from B37 5AW.
Fordbridge near B37 5AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Marston Green located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Chapelhouse Park | Medium | Walking directions to Chapelhouse Park |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Kingshurst and Fordbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 37 | £190,000 |
| Detached | 4 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £237,500 |
10 year median price trend in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
In the B37 5AW postcode area, located within Fordbridge, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B37 5AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mace | Cooks Lane, Birmingham, B37 6NF | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.1 mi | Bains | Briddsland Road, Birmingham, B33 0BH | Walking directions to Bains |
| 0.2 mi | Price Cutters | Lambourne Grove, Solihull, B37 5BE | Walking directions to Price Cutters |
| 0.3 mi | Malcolms | Crabtree Drive, Solihull, B37 5BX | Walking directions to Malcolms |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | Shirestone Road, Birmingham, B33 0BU | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Solihull district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B37 5AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hazel Jasmine Ellenor Dawkins
Kingshurst and Fordbridge - Elected 2 May 2024
Saqib Bhatti
Meriden and Solihull East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.