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B37 6NR

Corinne Croft

Kingshurst and Fordbridge

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Detailed insights for B37 6NR

Overview

Postcode B37 6NR 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 85.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% 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 Marston Green, about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kingshurst Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Kingshurst has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,480 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Kingshurst has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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 6NR.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingshurst near B37 6NR 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B37 6NR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKingshurst ParkSmallWalking directions to Kingshurst Park

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
1,684.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.11(-9%)
Vehicle crime
13.65(+110%)
Other theft
9.75(+71%)
Robbery
6.5(+325%)
Drugs
5.85(+118%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
93.54%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.9%
Indian
4
1.52%
Other White
3
1.14%
Irish
2
0.76%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
29.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
18.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
16.81%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.18%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
52.99%
Owns with a mortgage
45
38.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.13%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.71%
Shared ownership
1
0.85%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Kingshurst and Fordbridge

Median price£198,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £240K

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.

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-Detached27£240,000£268
Terraced38£184,500£205
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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 6NR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 6NR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jun 202540, Corinne Croft, Birmingham, B37 6NSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£240,000
27 Mar 2026184, Cooks Lane, Birmingham, B37 6NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
16 Feb 2026170, Cooks Lane, Birmingham, B37 6NPDetachedFreehold£275,000
16 Oct 2025130, Cooks Lane, Birmingham, B37 6NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
28 May 2025120, Cooks Lane, Birmingham, B37 6NPDetachedFreehold£310,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B37 6NR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryTudor Grange Academy KingshurstAcademy sponsor led

Special Measures

0.2 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 6NR

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

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 6NR, 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
ParishKingshurstE04000154
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)KingshurstE02002085
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Solihull 005DE01010149
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B37 6NR

Is B37 6NR (Kingshurst) safe?

The area around B37 6NR records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near B37 6NR?

The median sale price around B37 6NR in Kingshurst is £198,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B37 6NR?

There are 19 schools close to B37 6NR, 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 6NR?

B37 6NR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,480 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B37 6NR (Kingshurst) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Meriden and Solihull East covering B37 6NR 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).

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