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.
WITNEY DRIVE, B37 5BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITNEY DRIVE, B37 5BB.
280
43
£ 30,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B37 5BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Fordbridge Community Primary School
Grace Academy Solihull
The Shirestone Academy
John Henry Newman Catholic College
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Tile Cross Academy
Leycroft Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Bains Local Limited0.4 km
- Lidl0.9 km
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
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- White Hart Public House0.6 km
- Chelmsley Wood Conservative Club0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: B375BB · Data under Open Government Licence