B37 5BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Charlbury Avenue, 0.3km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, down 2.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B37 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00051290 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARLBURY AVENUE, B37 5BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLBURY AVENUE, B37 5BD.
280
43
£ 30,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B37 5BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
B37 5BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B37 5BD. 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
£ 175,000
11 sales · Mean £ 189,681
Terraced
£ 202,750
2 sales · Mean £ 202,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B37 5BD is moderate at 53 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
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
John Henry Newman Catholic College
Tile Cross Academy
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Leycroft Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Bains Local Limited0.3 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Seagull Fish Bar0.1 km
- China House0.1 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 Supermarket0.9 km
- Sandhu Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- White Hart Public House0.5 km
- Chelmsley Wood Conservative Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Olympic Cafe0.9 km
- Bailey's Cafe and Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Chocbox Desserts0.7 km
- Bosworth Community Centre1.0 km
- Top Munch Birmingham0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marston Green1.4 km
- Lea Hall1.9 km
- Stechford3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B375BD · Data under Open Government Licence