Postcode B93 8AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Dorridge and Hockley Heath ward of Solihull in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Dorridge area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dorridge is £81,231 per year. The nearest station is Dorridge, about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bentley Heath Recreation Ground.
Dorridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,249 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Dorridge has an average crime rate, with approximately 56 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dorridge is £81,231 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 191 ft away from B93 8AJ.
Dorridge near B93 8AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dorridge located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Dorridge | N/A | Walking directions to Dorridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bentley Heath Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Bentley Heath Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Hanbury Park | Small | Walking directions to Hanbury Park |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £453 per square foot) in Dorridge and Hockley Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £2,450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 63 | £750,000 | £501 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £439,000 | £449 |
| Terraced | 15 | £320,000 | £422 |
| Flats | 17 | £225,000 | £282 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £549,950 | £263,000 | £340,000 | £319,950 |
| 2017 | £575,000 | £299,950 | £365,000 | £298,250 |
| 2018 | £567,500 | £295,000 | £385,000 | £306,500 |
| 2019 | £585,000 | £226,500 | £395,000 | £297,000 |
| 2020 | £599,950 | £261,500 | £415,000 | £297,475 |
| 2021 | £640,000 | £257,000 | £402,500 | £364,950 |
| 2022 | £675,000 | £250,000 | £440,007 | £358,500 |
| 2023 | £770,000 | £261,000 | £486,000 | £340,000 |
| 2024 | £749,975 | £249,500 | £457,500 | £395,000 |
| 2025 | £710,000 | £228,000 | £435,000 | £354,500 |
| 2026 | £698,750 | £255,000 | £418,000 | £260,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £363 | £403 | £337 | £324 |
| 2017 | £381 | £372 | £348 | £319 |
| 2018 | £417 | £318 | £369 | £370 |
| 2019 | £396 | £367 | £393 | £335 |
| 2020 | £409 | £299 | £389 | £369 |
| 2021 | £428 | £317 | £403 | £387 |
| 2022 | £471 | £338 | £465 | £458 |
| 2023 | £501 | £357 | £471 | £465 |
| 2024 | £500 | £357 | £454 | £421 |
| 2025 | £498 | £315 | £437 | £431 |
| 2026 | £505 | £334 | £443 | £383 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B93 8AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2025 | 92, Slater Road, Solihull, B93 8AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £415,500 | |
| 01 Jun 2026 | 8, Bentley Farm Close, Solihull, B93 8AT | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 11, Bentley Farm Close, Solihull, B93 8AT | Terraced | Freehold | £356,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 20, Packwood Close, Solihull, B93 8AW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 3, Redhouse Close, Solihull, B93 8AR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £470,000 |
In the B93 8AJ postcode area, located within Dorridge, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B93 8AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 102-104 Widney Road, Bentley Heath, B93 9BN | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Widney Road, Solihull, B93 9DZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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 B93 8AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sally Tomlinson
Dorridge and Hockley Heath - Elected 2 May 2024
Saqib Bhatti
Meriden and Solihull East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B93 8AJ records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B93 8AJ in Dorridge is £500,000 (about £453 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to B93 8AJ, including Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School (Good), St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and Dorridge Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B93 8AJ is Dorridge, about 1,068 m away.
B93 8AJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,249 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 B93 8AJ is Saqib Bhatti (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sally Tomlinson (Conservative and Unionist Party).