Postcode B37 6QU 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 1.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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 0.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 113 ft away from B37 6QU.
Chelmsley Wood West near B37 6QU 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Meriden Park | Large | Walking directions to Meriden Park |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Chelmsley Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £326,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £298,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £235,000 | £273 |
| Terraced | 45 | £190,000 | £208 |
| Flats | 19 | £120,000 | £192 |
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 | £115,000 | £240,000 | £190,750 |
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 | £227 | £246 | £212 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 6QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 48, Clopton Crescent, Birmingham, B37 6QU | Terraced | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 779, Chester Road, Birmingham, B37 6QS | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 813, Chester Road, Birmingham, B37 6QS | Terraced | Freehold | £187,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 22, Runcorn Close, Birmingham, B37 6QX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 16, Tyne Close, Birmingham, B37 6QZ | Other | Leasehold | £254,500 |
In the B37 6QU 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 6QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Evening Mail | 262 Conway Road, Birmingham, B37 5LH | Walking directions to Evening Mail |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Yorkminster Drive, Solihull, B37 6RX | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Haj's News & Convenience Store | Pike Drive, Solihull, B37 7UG | Walking directions to Haj's News & Convenience Store |
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 6QU, 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 6QU 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 6QU in Chelmsley Wood West is £190,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to B37 6QU, including WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) (Good), Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst (Special Measures) and Windy Arbor Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B37 6QU 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 6QU 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).