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B37 6AU

Swan Drive

Kingshurst and Fordbridge

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Detailed insights for B37 6AU

Overview

Postcode B37 6AU 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 Kingshurst area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kingshurst is £45,702 per year. The nearest station is Marston Green located about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
30.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Kingshurst has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,466 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Kingshurst has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.3%

Approximately 30.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Kingshurst is £45,702 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B37 6AU.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingshurst near B37 6AU 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
366
Population density
3,557.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.66(-30%)
Vehicle crime
12.35(+87%)
Drugs
10.4(+295%)
Other theft
4.55(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.9(-46%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
296
80.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
4.09%
Indian
12
3.27%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
2.18%
Other Asian
8
2.18%
Total population: 367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
23.95%
No qualifications
71
22.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
18.45%
Level 3 (A level)
57
18.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.39%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
40.14%
Social rents from council
39
27.46%
Owns outright
32
22.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.34%
Other social rented
4
2.82%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Kingshurst and Fordbridge

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)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingshurst and Fordbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£350,000
Flats11£115,000
Semi-Detached31£256,000
Terraced34£186,000

10 year median price trend in Kingshurst and Fordbridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingshurst and Fordbridge.

Schools

In the B37 6AU postcode area, located within Kingshurst, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B37 6AU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryJohn Henry Newman Catholic CollegeAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFordbridge Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B37 6AU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B37 6AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBainsBriddsland Road, Birmingham, B33 0BHWalking directions to Bains
0.4 miMalcolmsCrabtree Drive, Solihull, B37 5BXWalking directions to Malcolms
0.4 miPrice CuttersLambourne Grove, Solihull, B37 5BEWalking directions to Price Cutters

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Solihull district (2025-26).

Band A£1,392
Band B£1,624
Band C£1,856
Band D£2,088
Band E£2,552
Band F£3,016
Band G£3,480
Band H£4,176

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

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSolihullE08000029
Parliamentary ConstituencyMeriden and Solihull EastE14001358
WardKingshurst and FordbridgeE05001290
ParishKingshurstE04000154
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)KingshurstE02002085
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Solihull 005DE01010149
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2018-07-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.