B37 5AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Saxon Way, 0.7km from Fordbridge in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Kingshurst and Fordbridge ward and the Meriden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B37 5AY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B37 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00051286 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAXON WAY, B37 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAXON WAY, B37 5AY.
267
38
£ 30,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B37 5AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B37 5AY has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B37 5AY. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B37 5AY is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
John Henry Newman Catholic College
Fordbridge Community Primary School
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Grace Academy Solihull
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Seagull Fish Bar0.6 km
- Royal Spice Takeaway0.0 km
- China House0.6 km
- Rajmah Indian Kitchen0.6 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Top Shop Limited0.8 km
- Yorkswood Evergreen Community Fridge1.0 km
- Bargain Brand Food0.1 km
- Londis0.2 km
- Nisa Local0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Bains Local Limited0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- White Hart Public House0.5 km
- Chelmsley Wood Conservative Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bosworth Community Centre0.9 km
- Cafe @ North Solihull Sports Centre0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marston Green1.8 km
- Lea Hall2.1 km
- Stechford3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B375AY · Data under Open Government Licence