Postcode B37 7LD 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 very high crime levels, with around 115.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Queen’s Gardens.
Chelmsley Wood East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,308 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Chelmsley Wood East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.1% 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.
The average income per household in Chelmsley Wood East is £39,621 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B37 7LD.
Chelmsley Wood East near B37 7LD 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 7LD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | 135, Arbor Way, Birmingham, B37 7LB | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 123, Arbor Way, Birmingham, B37 7LB | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 60, Greenlands Road, Birmingham, B37 7QB | Terraced | Freehold | £189,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 46, Stella Croft, Birmingham, B37 7NL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £167,500 | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | 58, Stella Croft, Birmingham, B37 7NL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the B37 7LD postcode area, located within Chelmsley Wood East, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B37 7LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wheatcroft Foodstore & Off-Licence | Wheatcroft Drive, Solihull, B37 7LN | Walking directions to Wheatcroft Foodstore & Off-Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 3-9 Cedar Walk, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, B37 5TU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | 341 Bosworth Drive, Fordbridge, B37 5EX | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 11 Maple Walk, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, B37 5TS | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 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 7LD, 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 7LD records about 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around B37 7LD in Chelmsley Wood East is £190,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to B37 7LD, including Coleshill Heath School (Good), Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School (Good) and Windy Arbor Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B37 7LD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,308 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 7LD 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).