Postcode B37 7UF 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 277.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× 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 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Meriden Park.
Chelmsley Wood West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,399 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Chelmsley Wood West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 277.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 103 ft away from B37 7UF.
Chelmsley Wood West near B37 7UF 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Meriden Park | Large | Walking directions to Meriden Park |
| 0.3 mi | Queen’s Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Queen’s Gardens |
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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 7UF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec 2025 | 88, Pike Drive, Birmingham, B37 7UN | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 36, Pike Drive, Birmingham, B37 7UN | Terraced | Freehold | £132,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2025 | 36, Pike Drive, Birmingham, B37 7UN | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | 50, Roach Close, Birmingham, B37 7UH | Terraced | Freehold | £182,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 1, Wilson Avenue, Birmingham, B37 7NF | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 |
In the B37 7UF postcode area, located within Chelmsley Wood West, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B37 7UF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Haj's News & Convenience Store | Pike Drive, Solihull, B37 7UG | Walking directions to Haj's News & Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 3-9 Cedar Walk, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, B37 5TU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 11 Maple Walk, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, B37 5TS | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 341 Bosworth Drive, Fordbridge, B37 5EX | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Yorkminster Drive, Solihull, B37 6RX | Walking directions to Spar |
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 7UF, 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 7UF records about 277 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 7UF 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 10 schools close to B37 7UF, including WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) (Good), Windy Arbor Primary School and Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B37 7UF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,399 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 7UF 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).