B37 5DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Fordbridge in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Kingshurst and Fordbridge ward and the Meriden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B37 5DG 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 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 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 5DG are sourced from Output Area E00051265 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B37 5DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B37 5DG.
306
32
£ 30,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B37 5DG 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 60% of tenure in B37 5DG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-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 5DG. The average age is 32.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B37 5DG is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
John Henry Newman Catholic College
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Fordbridge Community Primary School
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
Grace Academy Solihull
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Coleshill Heath School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Around Again Social Supermarket0.4 km
- Sandhu Convenience Store0.4 km
- W H Smiths Local0.7 km
- 99P Stores0.7 km
- Bargain Brand Food0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Eurest (Compass) c/o Asda0.6 km
- Bosworth Community Centre0.4 km
- Cafe @ North Solihull Sports Centre0.4 km
- Asneths Diner Caribbean Palmz Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Royal Spice Takeaway0.5 km
- Seagull Fish Bar0.8 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Rajmah Indian Kitchen0.8 km
- China House0.8 km
- + 2 more
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 Green1.6 km
- Lea Hall2.5 km
- Birmingham International3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B375DG · Data under Open Government Licence