Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

BOSWORTH DRIVE, B37 5DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSWORTH DRIVE, B37 5DA.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 30,900 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B37 5DA 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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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B37 5DA has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 25.6% year-on-year.

home £187,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B37 5DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bosworth Drive, 0.5km from Fordbridge in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Kingshurst and Fordbridge ward and the Meriden constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B37 5DA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, down 25.6% year-on-year. 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 5DA are sourced from Output Area E00051289 (shared with 4 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 5DA. 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

White / British78.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed17.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 160,000

3 sales · Mean £ 155,000

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

Crime around B37 5DA is moderate at 67 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 offences195
Vehicle crime48
Criminal damage and arson46
Other theft23
Public order23

school Local Schools

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Fordbridge Community Primary School

Good0.3 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding465 pupils0.3 km
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John Henry Newman Catholic College

Good1327 pupils0.4 km
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WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)

Good395 pupils0.6 km
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Grace Academy Solihull

Good904 pupils0.6 km
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Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst

Inadequate1301 pupils0.9 km
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Coleshill Heath School

Good565 pupils1.0 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good255 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • 99P Stores0.7 km
  • Bargain Brand Food0.5 km
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • Londis0.5 km
  • Nisa Local0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Rajmah Indian Kitchen0.7 km
  • Royal Spice Takeaway0.6 km
  • Seagull Fish Bar0.7 km
  • China House0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Asneths Diner Caribbean Palmz Ltd0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Eurest (Compass) c/o Asda0.6 km
  • Bosworth Community Centre0.4 km
  • Cafe @ North Solihull Sports Centre0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Bains Local Limited0.8 km
  • Asda0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Chelmsley Wood Conservative Club0.3 km
  • White Hart Public House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marston Green1.5 km
  • Lea Hall2.5 km
  • Birmingham International3.7 km