B37 5BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hilleys Croft, 0.5km from Tile Cross in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Kingshurst and Fordbridge ward and the Meriden constituency.
The people who live in B37 5BW are typical of 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 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for B37 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00051288 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLEYS CROFT, B37 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLEYS CROFT, B37 5BW.
292
37
£ 30,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B37 5BW 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B37 5BW's 54% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B37 5BW. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 113,750
6 sales · Mean £ 119,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B37 5BW has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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
Grace Academy Solihull
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
The Shirestone Academy
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Tile Cross Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Bains Local Limited0.4 km
- Lidl1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Seagull Fish Bar0.3 km
- China House0.3 km
- Dorapan Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Mackadown Chippy1.0 km
- Pizza Delfino1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Bains Supermarket1.0 km
- Price Cutters0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Around Again Social Supermarket0.7 km
- Sandhu Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- White Hart Public House0.5 km
- Chelmsley Wood Conservative Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Olympic Cafe1.0 km
- Bailey's Cafe and Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Chocbox Desserts0.9 km
- Bosworth Community Centre0.8 km
- Cafe @ North Solihull Sports Centre0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marston Green1.5 km
- Lea Hall2.1 km
- Stechford3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B375BW · Data under Open Government Licence