Postcode B37 6BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Smith's Wood ward of Solihull in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Kingshurst area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingshurst is £45,702 per year. The nearest station is Water Orton, about 1.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kingshurst Park.
Kingshurst has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,216 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Kingshurst has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.8% 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.
The average income per household in Kingshurst is £45,702 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B37 6BZ.
Kingshurst near B37 6BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Water Orton located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kingshurst Park | Small | Walking directions to Kingshurst Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Smith's Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £430,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £290,000 | £303 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £247,500 | £273 |
| Terraced | 41 | £194,000 | £206 |
| Flats | 5 | £125,000 | £179 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £263,000 | £87,500 | £140,000 | £128,000 |
| 2017 | £210,000 | £101,500 | £168,500 | £125,000 |
| 2018 | £300,000 | £99,250 | £167,500 | £132,500 |
| 2019 | £239,995 | £112,500 | £195,000 | £145,000 |
| 2020 | £242,500 | £123,000 | £197,500 | £142,000 |
| 2021 | £195,000 | £105,000 | £205,000 | £155,500 |
| 2022 | £295,000 | £112,500 | £250,000 | £174,000 |
| 2023 | £230,000 | £110,000 | £230,000 | £183,500 |
| 2024 | £317,000 | £138,000 | £232,500 | £173,500 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £123,250 | £250,000 | £191,000 |
| 2026 | — | £113,750 | £250,000 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £218 | £150 | £161 | £138 |
| 2017 | £219 | £179 | £181 | £135 |
| 2018 | £296 | £180 | £195 | £148 |
| 2019 | £259 | £179 | £199 | £156 |
| 2020 | £237 | £193 | £207 | £160 |
| 2021 | £211 | £158 | £221 | £173 |
| 2022 | £305 | £212 | £261 | £194 |
| 2023 | £334 | £201 | £256 | £202 |
| 2024 | £311 | £226 | £292 | £192 |
| 2025 | £302 | £182 | £278 | £206 |
| 2026 | — | £156 | £273 | £199 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 6BZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 28, Gilson Way, Birmingham, B37 6BG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 89, Meriden Drive, Birmingham, B37 6BH | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 103, Meriden Drive, Birmingham, B37 6BH | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 11, Moxhull Road, Birmingham, B37 6LH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 554, Chester Road, Birmingham, B36 0LG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £221,000 |
In the B37 6BZ postcode area, located within Kingshurst, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B37 6BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Marston Drive, Solihull, B37 6BD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | CS Paul's News and Convenience | 32 Rathlin Croft, Birmingham, B36 0PJ | Walking directions to CS Paul's News and Convenience |
Annual council tax rates for Solihull district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B37 6BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jean Hamilton
Smith's Wood - Elected 2 May 2024
Liam Byrne
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B37 6BZ records about 109 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.
The median sale price around B37 6BZ in Kingshurst is £200,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to B37 6BZ, including Kingshurst Primary School, Kingshurst Primary School (Requires improvement) and Merstone School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B37 6BZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,216 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B37 6BZ is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jean Hamilton (Green Party).