B37 5BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bosworth Drive, 0.6km from Fordbridge in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Kingshurst and Fordbridge ward and the Meriden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B37 5BT is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 17.2% year-on-year. 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 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00051289 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOSWORTH DRIVE, B37 5BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSWORTH DRIVE, B37 5BT.
269
33
£ 30,900 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B37 5BT 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
With 67% social renting, B37 5BT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 17.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B37 5BT. The average age is 32.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 148,250
2 sales · Mean £ 148,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B37 5BT is moderate at 65 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
John Henry Newman Catholic College
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Grace Academy Solihull
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
The Shirestone Academy
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Rajmah Indian Kitchen0.5 km
- China House0.5 km
- Banging Bite's & Caribbean Delight's0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- W H Smiths Local0.9 km
- 99P Stores0.9 km
- Bargain Brand Food0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Bains Local Limited0.6 km
- Asda0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Chelmsley Wood Conservative Club0.5 km
- White Hart Public House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Bosworth Community Centre0.5 km
- Cafe @ North Solihull Sports Centre0.7 km
- Asneths Diner Caribbean Palmz Ltd0.8 km
- Chocbox Desserts1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marston Green1.4 km
- Lea Hall2.3 km
- Birmingham International3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B375BT · Data under Open Government Licence