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B37 7UR

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Chelmsley Wood

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Overview

Postcode B37 7UR 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 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Meriden Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
277
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
70.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Chelmsley Wood West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 277.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

70.2%

Approximately 70.2% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Chelmsley Wood West is £40,567 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 224 ft away from B37 7UR.

Flood risk

No risk

Chelmsley Wood West near B37 7UR 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B37 7UR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMeriden ParkLargeWalking directions to Meriden Park
0.3 miQueen’s GardensSmallWalking directions to Queen’s Gardens

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
5,649.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
110.64(+186%)
Criminal damage and arson
69.15(+849%)
Shoplifting
41.49(+377%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.57(+221%)
Public order
22.34(+269%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
87.11%
Caribbean
12
4.18%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.09%
Chinese
4
1.39%
Other Black
4
1.39%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
111
44.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
13.77%
Level 3 (A level)
26
10.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.1%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
91
56.52%
Owns with a mortgage
23
14.29%
Other social rented
22
13.66%
Owns outright
17
10.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.11%
Total households: 161

Property prices in Chelmsley Wood

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £220K

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.

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
Detached3£270,000£252
Semi-Detached14£228,000£279
Terraced42£190,000£214
Flats17£127,000£218

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£135,000£253,500£195,000
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£238£276£219
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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 7UR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B37 7UR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jan 202635, Yew Walk, Birmingham, B37 7UPTerracedFreehold£190,000
21 Jul 202535, Coralin Close, Birmingham, B37 7NETerracedFreehold£170,000
09 Jun 202529, Stella Croft, Birmingham, B37 7NJFlatsFreehold£186,500
31 Mar 202552, Chelmsley Road, Birmingham, B37 7RRTerracedFreehold£200,000
16 Apr 202646, Stella Croft, Birmingham, B37 7NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,500

Schools

In the B37 7UR postcode area, located within Chelmsley Wood West, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B37 7UR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryColeshill Heath SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryWMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)University technical college

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B37 7UR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B37 7UR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIceland3-9 Cedar Walk, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, B37 5TUWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miHeron Foods11 Maple Walk, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, B37 5TSWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miAsda341 Bosworth Drive, Fordbridge, B37 5EXWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miHaj's News & Convenience StorePike Drive, Solihull, B37 7UGWalking directions to Haj's News & Convenience Store
0.4 miEvening Mail262 Conway Road, Birmingham, B37 5LHWalking directions to Evening Mail

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 7UR, 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 WestE02002086
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Solihull 006AE01010125
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B37 7UR

Is B37 7UR (Chelmsley Wood West) safe?

The area around B37 7UR 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.

What is the average house price near B37 7UR?

The median sale price around B37 7UR in Chelmsley Wood West is £190,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B37 7UR?

There are 11 schools close to B37 7UR, including Coleshill Heath School (Good), WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) (Good) and St Anne's Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B37 7UR?

B37 7UR 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).

Who represents B37 7UR (Chelmsley Wood West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Meriden and Solihull East covering B37 7UR 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).