Postcode B37 6JN 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below 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 Lea Hall, about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kingfisher Country Park.
Kingshurst has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,855 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Kingshurst has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.0% 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 6JN.
Kingshurst near B37 6JN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lea Hall located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kingfisher Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Kingfisher Country Park |
| 0.3 mi | Kingshurst Park | Small | Walking directions to Kingshurst Park |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £198,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Kingshurst and Fordbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £295,000 | £305 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £240,000 | £268 |
| Terraced | 38 | £184,500 | £205 |
| Flats | 13 | £120,000 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 6JN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 11, Wishaw Grove, Birmingham, B37 6DS | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 322, Fordbridge Road, Birmingham, B37 6LU | Terraced | Freehold | £181,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 11, Woodside, Birmingham, B37 6LY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £194,500 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 1, Woodside, Birmingham, B37 6LY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | 104, Kingshurst Way, Birmingham, B37 6JQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £186,000 |
In the B37 6JN postcode area, located within Kingshurst, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B37 6JN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Marston Drive, Solihull, B37 6BD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 6JN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hazel Jasmine Ellenor Dawkins
Kingshurst and Fordbridge - Elected 2 May 2024
Saqib Bhatti
Meriden and Solihull East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B37 6JN records about 76 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B37 6JN in Kingshurst is £198,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B37 6JN, including Yorkswood Primary School, St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Kingshurst Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B37 6JN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,855 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Meriden and Solihull East covering B37 6JN 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).