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B37 6SL

Bluebell Drive

Chelmsley Wood

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Overview

Postcode B37 6SL 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chelmsley Wood East is £39,621 per year. The nearest station is Marston Green, about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Chelmsley Wood East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,003 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Chelmsley Wood East has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.5%

Approximately 38.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Chelmsley Wood East is £39,621 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 105 ft away from B37 6SL.

Flood risk

No risk

Chelmsley Wood East near B37 6SL 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

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
2,433.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.46(+2%)
Vehicle crime
14.72(+126%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.04(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.69(-38%)
Other crime
6.02(+191%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
84.88%
Caribbean
10
3.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.71%
Indian
6
2.33%
Other Black
5
1.94%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
29.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
17.41%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
16.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
15.42%
Level 3 (A level)
31
15.42%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
41
35.04%
Owns outright
27
23.08%
Owns with a mortgage
24
20.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
14.53%
Other social rented
4
3.42%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Chelmsley Wood

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £221K

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.

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
Detached2£298,000£259
Semi-Detached19£235,000£273
Terraced45£190,000£208
Flats19£120,000£192

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£115,000£240,000£190,750
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£227£246£212
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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 6SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 6SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jul 202659, Dunster Road, Birmingham, B37 7TGTerracedLeasehold£95,000
12 Sept 202545, Clover Avenue, Birmingham, B37 6SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£163,000
22 May 202521, Clover Avenue, Birmingham, B37 6SQTerracedFreehold£146,000
04 Jul 202573, Clover Avenue, Birmingham, B37 6SHFlatsLeasehold£120,000
26 Nov 2025114, Brook Farm Walk, Birmingham, B37 6SETerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the B37 6SL postcode area, located within Chelmsley Wood East, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B37 6SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBishop Wilson Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWindy Arbor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryColeshill Heath SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B37 6SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodSolihull, B37 7WGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miWheatcroft Foodstore & Off-LicenceWheatcroft Drive, Solihull, B37 7LNWalking directions to Wheatcroft Foodstore & Off-Licence
0.4 miSparYorkminster Drive, Solihull, B37 6RXWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miHaj's News & Convenience StorePike Drive, Solihull, B37 7UGWalking directions to Haj's News & Convenience Store

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 6SL, 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
ParishChelmsley WoodE04000150
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chelmsley Wood EastE02002088
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Solihull 008DE01010128
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B37 6SL

Is B37 6SL (Chelmsley Wood East) safe?

The area around B37 6SL records about 92 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 6SL?

The median sale price around B37 6SL in Chelmsley Wood East is £190,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B37 6SL?

There are 6 schools close to B37 6SL, including Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School (Good), Windy Arbor Primary School and Coleshill Heath School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B37 6SL?

B37 6SL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,003 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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