Postcode B37 5LY 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 high crime levels, with around 96.2 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 1.1 miles away. There are 9 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 2,504 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Fordbridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 42.0% 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 18 ft away from B37 5LY.
Fordbridge near B37 5LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Kingshurst and Fordbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £375,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £243,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £186,000 |
10 years price trend in Kingshurst and Fordbridge
In the B37 5LY postcode area, located within Fordbridge, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.