Postcode B37 6PR is located in a major urban area, within the Chelmsley Wood ward of Solihull in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Chelmsley Wood West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 195.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chelmsley Wood West is £40,567 per year. The nearest station is Marston Green, about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Meriden Park.
Chelmsley Wood West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,554 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Chelmsley Wood West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 195.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 51.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chelmsley Wood West is £40,567 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 118 ft away from B37 6PR.
Chelmsley Wood West near B37 6PR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Marston Green located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Meriden Park | Large | Walking directions to Meriden Park |
| 0.5 mi | Queen’s Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Queen’s Gardens |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Chelmsley Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £326,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £270,000 | £252 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £228,000 | £279 |
| Terraced | 42 | £190,000 | £214 |
| Flats | 17 | £127,000 | £218 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £192,475 | £114,000 | £162,500 | £140,000 |
| 2017 | £245,995 | £110,000 | £170,000 | £117,750 |
| 2018 | £241,250 | £93,000 | £190,195 | £140,000 |
| 2019 | £222,500 | £94,995 | £187,500 | £141,000 |
| 2020 | £245,500 | £125,000 | £194,000 | £150,250 |
| 2021 | £258,500 | £95,000 | £192,500 | £157,000 |
| 2022 | £275,000 | £95,000 | £208,000 | £168,000 |
| 2023 | £264,525 | £111,000 | £218,000 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £297,500 | £117,000 | £215,000 | £180,500 |
| 2025 | £270,000 | £122,500 | £226,000 | £183,750 |
| 2026 | £326,000 | £135,000 | £253,500 | £195,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £193 | £190 | £182 | £154 |
| 2017 | £201 | £194 | £163 | £136 |
| 2018 | £218 | £139 | £223 | £165 |
| 2019 | £218 | £149 | £202 | £157 |
| 2020 | £222 | £207 | £198 | £160 |
| 2021 | £237 | £169 | £213 | £175 |
| 2022 | £270 | £151 | £221 | £192 |
| 2023 | £280 | £198 | £223 | £195 |
| 2024 | £237 | £180 | £262 | £209 |
| 2025 | £273 | £175 | £273 | £203 |
| 2026 | £246 | £238 | £276 | £219 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 6PR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | 167, Forth Drive, Birmingham, B37 6PR | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 39, Forth Drive, Birmingham, B37 6PP | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 53, Forth Drive, Birmingham, B37 6PP | Terraced | Freehold | £168,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 189, Waterloo Avenue, Birmingham, B37 6QE | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 137, Waterloo Avenue, Birmingham, B37 6QE | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 |
In the B37 6PR postcode area, located within Chelmsley Wood West, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B37 6PR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Evening Mail | 262 Conway Road, Birmingham, B37 5LH | Walking directions to Evening Mail |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | 11 Maple Walk, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, B37 5TS | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | 3-9 Cedar Walk, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, B37 5TU | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 6PR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shesh Sheshabhatter
Chelmsley Wood - Elected 2 May 2024
Saqib Bhatti
Meriden and Solihull East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B37 6PR records about 195 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.
The median sale price around B37 6PR in Chelmsley Wood West is £190,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to B37 6PR, including WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) (Good), Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst (Special Measures) and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B37 6PR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,554 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 6PR is Saqib Bhatti (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shesh Sheshabhatter (Green Party).