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B37 7GW

Wagstaff Way

Bickenhill

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Overview

Postcode B37 7GW is located in a major urban area, within the Bickenhill ward of Solihull in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Marston Green & Airport area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.4 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 Marston Green & Airport is £53,949 per year. The nearest station is Marston Green, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Marston Green Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Marston Green & Airport has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,482 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Marston Green & Airport has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.6%

Approximately 11.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Marston Green & Airport is £53,949 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 212 ft away from B37 7GW.

Flood risk

No risk

Marston Green & Airport near B37 7GW 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B37 7GW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Marston Green

N/A

Walking directions to Marston Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B37 7GW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMarston Green ParkLargeWalking directions to Marston Green Park

Area Profile

Population
539
Population density
3,117.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
115.75(+1230%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.17(+4%)
Vehicle crime
13.21(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.21(+81%)
Other theft
5.81(+2%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
402
75.14%
Indian
25
4.67%
Caribbean
14
2.62%
Other White
12
2.24%
Irish
10
1.87%
Total population: 535

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
170
39.91%
Level 3 (A level)
77
18.08%
No qualifications
60
14.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
12.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
8.69%
Total 16+ residents: 426

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
95
45.89%
Owns outright
53
25.6%
Other social rented
22
10.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
10.14%
Shared ownership
9
4.35%
Total households: 207

Property prices in Bickenhill

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£333
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£228K – £480K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £333 per square foot) in Bickenhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,706 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bickenhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£545,000£372
Semi-Detached28£312,500£338
Terraced43£230,000£308
Flats13£168,000£265

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bickenhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bickenhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£415,000£173,750£230,800£172,475
2017£405,000£155,000£215,000£168,750
2018£455,000£155,000£245,000£175,000
2019£465,000£182,500£250,000£173,250
2020£422,000£156,500£256,500£181,000
2021£515,000£179,000£273,750£213,000
2022£555,000£215,000£295,000£240,000
2023£497,500£180,000£298,500£194,950
2024£520,000£145,000£327,500£218,000
2025£575,000£185,000£305,000£220,000
2026£530,000£176,500£315,000£285,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bickenhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bickenhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280£290£241£228
2017£279£273£229£234
2018£296£253£279£235
2019£307£269£255£228
2020£323£256£269£236
2021£359£296£278£283
2022£355£296£327£327
2023£354£292£297£228
2024£356£272£348£251
2025£371£286£311£286
2026£387£265£313£355
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bickenhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bickenhill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 7GW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 7GW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Apr 202633, Old Farm Drive, Birmingham, B37 7WHDetachedFreehold£515,000
13 Feb 202641, Old Farm Drive, Birmingham, B37 7WHDetachedFreehold£545,000
21 Jul 202537, Old Farm Drive, Birmingham, B37 7WHDetachedFreehold£545,000
21 May 202642, Wavers Marston, Birmingham, B37 7GSSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000
24 Apr 202636, Wavers Marston, Birmingham, B37 7GSSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the B37 7GW postcode area, located within Marston Green & Airport, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B37 7GW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMarston Green Junior SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryMarston Green Infant AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miSecondaryGrace Academy SolihullAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B37 7GW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B37 7GW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBP63 Station Road, Marston Green, Solihull, B37 7AUWalking directions to BP
0.3 miOne StopMarston Croft, Solihull, B37 7ABWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miOne StopStation Road, Marston Green, Solihull, B37 7ABWalking directions to One Stop

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 7GW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alison Rolf

Bickenhill - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Saqib Bhatti

Meriden and Solihull East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSolihullE08000029
Parliamentary ConstituencyMeriden and Solihull EastE14001358
WardBickenhillE05001284
ParishBickenhill and Marston GreenE04000148
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Marston Green & AirportE02002089
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Solihull 009EE01010114
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2004-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B37 7GW

Is B37 7GW (Marston Green & Airport) safe?

The area around B37 7GW records about 91 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near B37 7GW?

The median sale price around B37 7GW in Marston Green & Airport is £315,000 (about £333 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B37 7GW?

There are 7 schools close to B37 7GW, including Marston Green Junior School (Outstanding), Marston Green Infant Academy (Good) and Grace Academy Solihull (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B37 7GW?

The closest station to B37 7GW is Marston Green, about 625 m away.

How deprived is the area around B37 7GW?

B37 7GW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,482 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B37 7GW (Marston Green & Airport) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Meriden and Solihull East covering B37 7GW is Saqib Bhatti (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alison Rolf (Conservative and Unionist Party).