B37 5AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Craneberry Road, 0.5km from Tile Cross in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Kingshurst and Fordbridge ward and the Meriden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B37 5AP is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 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 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00051285 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANEBERRY ROAD, B37 5AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANEBERRY ROAD, B37 5AP.
338
35
£ 30,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B37 5AP 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 5AP has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-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 5AP. The average age is 34.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B37 5AP 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
John Henry Newman Catholic College
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
The Shirestone Academy
Tile Cross Academy
Grace Academy Solihull
Leycroft Academy
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Bains Local Limited0.1 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Seagull Fish Bar0.3 km
- Rajmah Indian Kitchen0.3 km
- Royal Spice Takeaway0.3 km
- China House0.3 km
- Dorapan Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Top Shop Limited1.0 km
- The Liquor Store1.0 km
- Bargain Brand Food0.3 km
- Londis0.2 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Tile Cross Balti1.0 km
- Bailey's Cafe and Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- Olympic Cafe0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Chelmsley Wood Conservative Club1.0 km
- White Hart Public House0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marston Green1.7 km
- Lea Hall1.9 km
- Stechford3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B375AP · Data under Open Government Licence