B37 5DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nineacres Drive, 0.4km from Fordbridge in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Kingshurst and Fordbridge ward and the Meriden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B37 5DB is 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. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 5DB are sourced from Output Area E00051272 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NINEACRES DRIVE, B37 5DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NINEACRES DRIVE, B37 5DB.
303
39
£ 30,900 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B37 5DB 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 5DB has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-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 5DB. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 112,500
1 sales · Mean £ 112,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B37 5DB is above average at 100 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Fordbridge Community 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 Food0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Londis0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Subway0.7 km
- Rajmah Indian Kitchen0.8 km
- Royal Spice Takeaway0.6 km
- Seagull Fish Bar0.8 km
- China House0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Asneths Diner Caribbean Palmz Ltd0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Eurest (Compass) c/o Asda0.6 km
- Bosworth Community Centre0.3 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 Club0.2 km
- White Hart Public House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marston Green1.5 km
- Lea Hall2.5 km
- Birmingham International3.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B375DB · Data under Open Government Licence