B37 5BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 5BX 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 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 68 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 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00051289 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B37 5BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B37 5BX.
269
33
£ 30,900 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B37 5BX 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
Social renting makes up 67% of tenure in B37 5BX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-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 5BX. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B37 5BX is moderate at 68 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)
The Shirestone Academy
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Greggs0.9 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
16 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- W H Smiths Local0.9 km
- 99P Stores0.9 km
- Bargain Brand Food0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- + 11 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 House0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Bosworth Community Centre0.6 km
- Cafe @ North Solihull Sports Centre0.7 km
- Asneths Diner Caribbean Palmz Ltd0.9 km
- Chocbox Desserts0.9 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: B375BX · Data under Open Government Licence