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.
BOSWORTH DRIVE, B37 5DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSWORTH DRIVE, B37 5DA.
269
33
£ 30,900 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Fordbridge Community Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
John Henry Newman Catholic College
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Grace Academy Solihull
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
Coleshill Heath School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Bains Local Limited0.8 km
- Asda0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: B375DA · Data under Open Government Licence