Postcode B37 5DS 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 119.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Fordbridge is £30,900 per year. The nearest station is Marston Green located about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Meriden Park.
Fordbridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,988 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Fordbridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 58.5% 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 of residents in Fordbridge is £30,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 68 ft away from B37 5DS.
Fordbridge near B37 5DS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Marston Green | N/A | Walking directions to Marston Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Meriden Park | Large | Walking directions to Meriden Park |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Kingshurst and Fordbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £362,500 |
| Flats | 14 | £110,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £262,318 |
| Terraced | 34 | £183,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
In the B37 5DS postcode area, located within Fordbridge, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B37 5DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 341 Bosworth Drive, Fordbridge, B37 5EX | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Malcolms | Crabtree Drive, Solihull, B37 5BX | Walking directions to Malcolms |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 11 Maple Walk, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, B37 5TS | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 3-9 Cedar Walk, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, B37 5TU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Evening Mail | 262 Conway Road, Birmingham, B37 5LH | Walking directions to Evening Mail |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.