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B37 5LR

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Kingshurst and Fordbridge

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Overview

Postcode B37 5LR 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 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chelmsley Wood West is £40,567 per year. The nearest station is Marston Green, about 1.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Meriden Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Chelmsley Wood West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,508 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Chelmsley Wood West has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36%

Approximately 36.0% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Chelmsley Wood West is £40,567 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B37 5LR.

Flood risk

No risk

Chelmsley Wood West near B37 5LR 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B37 5LR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMeriden ParkLargeWalking directions to Meriden Park
0.4 miKingshurst ParkSmallWalking directions to Kingshurst Park
0.5 miQueen’s GardensSmallWalking directions to Queen’s Gardens

Area Profile

Population
180
Population density
2,924.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.38(-3%)
Vehicle crime
12.97(+99%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.34(-27%)
Public order
4.58(-24%)
Burglary
3.81(-6%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
139
76.8%
Caribbean
11
6.08%
Indian
8
4.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
4.42%
Pakistani
4
2.21%
Total population: 181

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
39
27.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
21.68%
Level 3 (A level)
25
17.48%
No qualifications
23
16.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
13.29%
Total 16+ residents: 143

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
23
30.67%
Other social rented
21
28%
Owns outright
14
18.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
13.33%
Social rents from council
6
8%
Total households: 75

Property prices in Kingshurst and Fordbridge

Median price£196,000
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £243K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 (about £241 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-Detached25£252,500£269
Terraced37£187,000£206
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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 5LR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 5LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jan 20266, Hadfield Way, Birmingham, B37 5LNTerracedFreehold£245,000
28 Mar 20254, Hadfield Way, Birmingham, B37 5LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
16 Apr 202529, Hadfield Way, Birmingham, B37 5LLSemi-DetachedFreehold£233,000
02 Jun 202540, Corinne Croft, Birmingham, B37 6NSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£240,000
27 Mar 2026184, Cooks Lane, Birmingham, B37 6NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the B37 5LR postcode area, located within Chelmsley Wood West, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B37 5LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryTudor Grange Academy KingshurstAcademy sponsor led

Special Measures

0.3 miPrimarySt Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryJohn Henry Newman Catholic CollegeAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B37 5LR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B37 5LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miEvening Mail262 Conway Road, Birmingham, B37 5LHWalking directions to Evening Mail
0.5 miCo-op FoodMarston Drive, Solihull, B37 6BDWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 5LR, 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)Chelmsley Wood WestE02002086
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Solihull 006DE01010141
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about B37 5LR

Is B37 5LR (Chelmsley Wood West) safe?

The area around B37 5LR records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near B37 5LR?

The median sale price around B37 5LR in Chelmsley Wood West is £196,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B37 5LR?

There are 18 schools close to B37 5LR, including Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst (Special Measures), St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Good) and John Henry Newman Catholic College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B37 5LR?

B37 5LR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,508 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B37 5LR (Chelmsley Wood West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Meriden and Solihull East covering B37 5LR 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).