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B37 7LR

Helmswood Drive

Bickenhill

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Detailed insights for B37 7LR

Overview

Postcode B37 7LR 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Marston Green & Airport is £53,949 per year. The nearest station is Marston Green located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Marston Green & Airport has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,008 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Marston Green & Airport has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% 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 0 ft away from B37 7LR.

Flood risk

No risk

Marston Green & Airport near B37 7LR 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
7,958.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.42(+55%)
Vehicle crime
15.97(+142%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.03(-2%)
Public order
5.75(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.11(-55%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
84.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.46%
Other White
9
2.59%
Irish
9
2.59%
Indian
7
2.02%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
29.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
17.99%
Level 3 (A level)
46
15.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
15.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.84%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
49.63%
Owns with a mortgage
41
30.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.85%
Social rents from council
8
5.93%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.22%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Bickenhill

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Bickenhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,116,250.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bickenhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£582,500
Flats16£176,000
Semi-Detached39£347,500
Terraced38£222,750

10 year median price trend in Bickenhill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bickenhill.

Schools

In the B37 7LR postcode area, located within Marston Green & Airport, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B37 7LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryColeshill Heath SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBishop Wilson Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryWindy Arbor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B37 7LR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B37 7LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWheatcroft Foodstore & Off-LicenceWheatcroft Drive, Solihull, B37 7LNWalking directions to Wheatcroft Foodstore & Off-Licence

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Solihull district (2025-26).

Band A£1,392
Band B£1,624
Band C£1,856
Band D£2,088
Band E£2,552
Band F£3,016
Band G£3,480
Band H£4,176

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSolihullE08000029
Parliamentary ConstituencyMeriden and Solihull EastE14001358
WardBickenhillE05001284
ParishChelmsley WoodE04000150
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Marston Green & AirportE02002089
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Solihull 009CE01010112
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.