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B37 6PR

Forth Drive

Chelmsley Wood

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
195
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Chelmsley Wood West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 195.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.3%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Chelmsley Wood West is £40,567 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 118 ft away from B37 6PR.

Flood risk

No risk

Chelmsley Wood West near B37 6PR 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 6PR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMeriden ParkLargeWalking directions to Meriden Park
0.5 miQueen’s GardensSmallWalking directions to Queen’s Gardens

Area Profile

Population
362
Population density
4,865.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
92.08(+138%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.02(+216%)
Vehicle crime
18.42(+183%)
Drugs
15.65(+484%)
Public order
13.81(+128%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
324
89.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.31%
Other White
6
1.66%
Indian
5
1.38%
Irish
5
1.38%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
32.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
19.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
15.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.67%
Level 3 (A level)
35
12.59%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
31.65%
Owns with a mortgage
47
29.75%
Owns outright
42
26.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
10.13%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.27%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Chelmsley Wood

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £220K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chelmsley Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£270,000£252
Semi-Detached14£228,000£279
Terraced42£190,000£214
Flats17£127,000£218

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chelmsley Wood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chelmsley Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chelmsley Wood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chelmsley Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chelmsley Wood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chelmsley Wood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 6PR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 6PR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 2025167, Forth Drive, Birmingham, B37 6PRTerracedFreehold£165,000
10 Oct 202539, Forth Drive, Birmingham, B37 6PPTerracedFreehold£165,000
17 Apr 202553, Forth Drive, Birmingham, B37 6PPTerracedFreehold£168,000
09 Oct 2025189, Waterloo Avenue, Birmingham, B37 6QETerracedFreehold£160,000
31 Jul 2025137, Waterloo Avenue, Birmingham, B37 6QEFlatsLeasehold£100,000

Schools

In the B37 6PR postcode area, located within Chelmsley Wood West, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B37 6PR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryWMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)University technical college

Good

0.3 miSecondaryTudor Grange Academy KingshurstAcademy sponsor led

Special Measures

0.5 miPrimarySt Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B37 6PR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B37 6PR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miEvening Mail262 Conway Road, Birmingham, B37 5LHWalking directions to Evening Mail
0.5 miHeron Foods11 Maple Walk, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, B37 5TSWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.5 miIceland3-9 Cedar Walk, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, B37 5TUWalking directions to Iceland

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 6PR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shesh Sheshabhatter

Chelmsley Wood - Elected 2 May 2024

Green 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
WardChelmsley WoodE05001287
ParishFordbridgeE04000151
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chelmsley Wood WestE02002086
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Solihull 006CE01010139
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B37 6PR

Is B37 6PR (Chelmsley Wood West) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near B37 6PR?

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.

What schools are near B37 6PR?

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.

How deprived is the area around B37 6PR?

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).

Who represents B37 6PR (Chelmsley Wood West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).