Postcode B37 5HL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Marston Green 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 49.1% 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 239 ft away from B37 5HL.
Fordbridge near B37 5HL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Marston Green | N/A | Walking directions to Marston Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Marston Green Park | Large | Walking directions to Marston Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | Chapelhouse Park | Medium | Walking directions to Chapelhouse Park |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 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 | £351,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £106,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £243,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
In the B37 5HL postcode area, located within Fordbridge, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B37 5HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Malcolms | Crabtree Drive, Solihull, B37 5BX | Walking directions to Malcolms |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | 341 Bosworth Drive, Fordbridge, B37 5EX | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.