Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

WOODCLOSE ROAD, B37 5AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODCLOSE ROAD, B37 5AG.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 30,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B37 5AG 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.

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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in B37 5AG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B37 5AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodclose Road, 0.7km from Tile Cross in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Kingshurst and Fordbridge ward and the Meriden constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B37 5AG is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 5AG are sourced from Output Area E00051286 (shared with 10 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 5AG. 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

White / British89.1%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 152,000

3 sales · Mean £ 147,666

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

Crime around B37 5AG is moderate at 50 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 offences146
Vehicle crime46
Criminal damage and arson42
Other theft28
Burglary18

school Local Schools

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Fordbridge Community Primary School

Good0.2 km
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John Henry Newman Catholic College

Good1327 pupils0.3 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding465 pupils0.7 km
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Grace Academy Solihull

Good904 pupils0.8 km
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Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst

Inadequate1301 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.9 km
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The Shirestone Academy

Outstanding233 pupils0.9 km
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WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)

Good395 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Top Shop Limited0.9 km
  • Bargain Brand Food0.1 km
  • Londis0.1 km
  • Nisa Local0.3 km
  • Premier0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Bains Local Limited0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Rajmah Indian Kitchen0.5 km
  • China House0.5 km
  • Seagull Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Royal Spice Takeaway0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • White Hart Public House0.4 km
  • Chelmsley Wood Conservative Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Bosworth Community Centre0.8 km
  • Cafe @ North Solihull Sports Centre0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marston Green1.7 km
  • Lea Hall2.1 km
  • Stechford3.7 km