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B37 6NX

Kingshurst and Fordbridge

Solihull

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Detailed insights for B37 6NX

Overview

Postcode B37 6NX 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 moderate crime levels, with around 78.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kingshurst is £37,500 per year. The nearest station is Marston Green located about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.5%
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

6/10

Kingshurst has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 78.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

15.5%

Approximately 15.5% 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

3/10

The average income of residents in Kingshurst is £37,500 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from B37 6NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingshurst near B37 6NX 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
5,152.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
86.67%
Caribbean
10
3.92%
Indian
8
3.14%
Irish
6
2.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.18%
Total population: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
45.45%
Owns with a mortgage
27
24.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
14.55%
Other social rented
11
10%
Social rents from council
6
5.45%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Kingshurst and Fordbridge

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Kingshurst and Fordbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 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
Detached4£351,000
Flats13£106,500
Semi-Detached25£243,000
Terraced31£185,000

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 6NX postcode area, located within Kingshurst, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFordbridge Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryTudor Grange Academy KingshurstAcademy sponsor led

Special Measures

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B37 6NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B37 6NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMalcolmsCrabtree Drive, Solihull, B37 5BXWalking directions to Malcolms
0.4 miBainsBriddsland Road, Birmingham, B33 0BHWalking directions to Bains
0.4 miEvening Mail262 Conway Road, Birmingham, B37 5LHWalking directions to Evening Mail
0.5 miPrice CuttersLambourne Grove, Solihull, B37 5BEWalking directions to Price Cutters

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.