Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

WITNEY DRIVE, B37 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITNEY DRIVE, B37 5BB.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 30,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B37 5BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B37 5BB — age 43, 79% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

home £161,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B37 5BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Witney Drive, 0.4km from Tile Cross in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Kingshurst and Fordbridge ward and the Meriden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for B37 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00051290 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B37 5BB. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 161,500

1 sales · Mean £ 161,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B37 5BB is moderate at 55 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.

Violence and sexual offences161
Vehicle crime57
Criminal damage and arson44
Other theft31
Drugs15

school Local Schools

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Fordbridge Community Primary School

Good0.4 km
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Grace Academy Solihull

Good904 pupils0.4 km
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The Shirestone Academy

Outstanding233 pupils0.6 km
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John Henry Newman Catholic College

Good1327 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding465 pupils0.8 km
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Tile Cross Academy

Requires Improvement584 pupils1.0 km
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Leycroft Academy

167 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Bains Local Limited0.4 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Seagull Fish Bar0.2 km
  • China House0.2 km
  • Dorapan Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Mackadown Chippy0.9 km
  • Pizza Delfino0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Bains Supermarket0.9 km
  • Price Cutters0.2 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Around Again Social Supermarket0.8 km
  • Sandhu Convenience Store0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • White Hart Public House0.6 km
  • Chelmsley Wood Conservative Club0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Olympic Cafe0.9 km
  • Bailey's Cafe and Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Chocbox Desserts0.7 km
  • Bosworth Community Centre0.9 km
  • Top Munch Birmingham0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marston Green1.3 km
  • Lea Hall2.0 km
  • Stechford3.6 km