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B37 5JG

Kettlewell Way

Kingshurst and Fordbridge

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Detailed insights for B37 5JG

Overview

Postcode B37 5JG 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fordbridge is £42,474 per year. The nearest station is Marston Green, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tile Cross Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Fordbridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,567 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Fordbridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.6%

Approximately 4.6% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Fordbridge is £42,474 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B37 5JG.

Flood risk

No risk

Fordbridge near B37 5JG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Marston Green located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B37 5JG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Marston Green

N/A

Walking directions to Marston Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B37 5JG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTile Cross ParkLargeWalking directions to Tile Cross Park
0.1 miChapelhouse ParkMediumWalking directions to Chapelhouse Park

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
6,704 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.56(+44%)
Vehicle crime
21.99(+238%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.89(+91%)
Other theft
6.94(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.37(-41%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
91.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.01%
Indian
5
1.68%
Caribbean
5
1.68%
Irish
5
1.68%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
29.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
18.9%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
13.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.99%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
48.46%
Owns with a mortgage
46
35.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.92%
Social rents from council
5
3.85%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.08%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Kingshurst and Fordbridge

Median price£198,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £240K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £198,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Kingshurst and Fordbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingshurst and Fordbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£295,000£305
Semi-Detached27£240,000£268
Terraced38£184,500£205
Flats13£120,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingshurst and Fordbridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingshurst and Fordbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£258,623£79,500£160,000£117,750
2017£245,500£85,500£172,595£129,500
2018£281,250£93,000£192,500£146,000
2019£309,748£88,250£199,000£140,000
2020£244,250£97,750£201,350£146,000
2021£305,000£106,000£216,250£157,500
2022£400,000£107,000£227,250£181,500
2023£316,000£117,500£245,000£169,000
2024£341,000£112,500£240,000£180,000
2025£315,000£110,000£240,000£187,000
2026£275,000£140,000£230,000£182,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingshurst and Fordbridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingshurst and Fordbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£126£180£127
2017£226£133£187£145
2018£224£131£214£164
2019£250£136£210£149
2020£254£141£223£160
2021£262£143£223£177
2022£276£160£251£204
2023£289£172£254£188
2024£291£159£265£201
2025£300£185£269£212
2026£370£198£258£203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingshurst and Fordbridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kingshurst and Fordbridge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 5JG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 5JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 20252, Ilkley Grove, Birmingham, B37 5JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
10 Oct 202515, Ilkley Grove, Birmingham, B37 5JJTerracedFreehold£212,500
05 Jun 20265, Burnsall Close, Birmingham, B37 5JETerracedFreehold£215,000
27 Jun 202516, Burnsall Close, Birmingham, B37 5JESemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
29 Aug 202533, Kettlewell Way, Birmingham, B37 5JDOtherFreehold£8,500

Schools

In the B37 5JG postcode area, located within Fordbridge, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B37 5JG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryGrace Academy SolihullAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFordbridge Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B37 5JG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B37 5JG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMalcolmsCrabtree Drive, Solihull, B37 5BXWalking directions to Malcolms
0.3 miPrice CuttersLambourne Grove, Solihull, B37 5BEWalking directions to Price Cutters
0.4 miBell Lane SupermarketBell Lane, Birmingham, B33 0NUWalking directions to Bell Lane Supermarket
0.4 miBainsBriddsland Road, Birmingham, B33 0BHWalking directions to Bains
0.5 miMaceCooks Lane, Birmingham, B37 6NFWalking directions to Mace

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Solihull district.

Band A£1,465
Band B£1,709
Band C£1,953
Band D£2,197
Band E£2,686
Band F£3,174
Band G£3,662
Band H£4,395

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B37 5JG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hazel Jasmine Ellenor Dawkins

Kingshurst and Fordbridge - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Saqib Bhatti

Meriden and Solihull East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSolihullE08000029
Parliamentary ConstituencyMeriden and Solihull EastE14001358
ParishFordbridgeE04000151
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)FordbridgeE02002087
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Solihull 007DE01010144
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B37 5JG

Is B37 5JG (Fordbridge) safe?

The area around B37 5JG records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near B37 5JG?

The median sale price around B37 5JG in Fordbridge is £198,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B37 5JG?

There are 16 schools close to B37 5JG, including Grace Academy Solihull (Good), Fordbridge Community Primary School and St Anne's Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B37 5JG?

The closest station to B37 5JG is Marston Green, about 1,017 m away.

How deprived is the area around B37 5JG?

B37 5JG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,567 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B37 5JG (Fordbridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Meriden and Solihull East covering B37 5JG is Saqib Bhatti (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hazel Jasmine Ellenor Dawkins (Labour and Co-operative Party).