Postcode B37 5LG 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 Chelmsley Wood West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chelmsley Wood West is £40,567 per year. The nearest station is Marston Green located about 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Meriden Park.
Chelmsley Wood West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,905 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Chelmsley Wood West has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 51.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chelmsley Wood West is £40,567 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from B37 5LG.
Chelmsley Wood West near B37 5LG 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Meriden Park | Large | Walking directions to Meriden Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Kingshurst and Fordbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 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 | 3 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £256,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £186,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
In the B37 5LG postcode area, located within Chelmsley Wood West, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B37 5LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Evening Mail | 262 Conway Road, Birmingham, B37 5LH | Walking directions to Evening Mail |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 11 Maple Walk, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, B37 5TS | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 3-9 Cedar Walk, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, B37 5TU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 341 Bosworth Drive, Fordbridge, B37 5EX | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Haj's News & Convenience Store | Pike Drive, Solihull, B37 7UG | Walking directions to Haj's News & Convenience Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.