B37 5DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sheepclose Drive, 0.2km from Fordbridge in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Kingshurst and Fordbridge ward and the Meriden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B37 5DJ 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, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £187k. 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 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00051266 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEEPCLOSE DRIVE, B37 5DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEEPCLOSE DRIVE, B37 5DJ.
319
39
£ 30,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B37 5DJ 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 5DJ is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B37 5DJ. The average age is 39.4. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
3 sales · Mean £ 201,333
Flat
£ 93,000
1 sales · Mean £ 93,000
Terraced
£ 120,000
5 sales · Mean £ 123,599
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B37 5DJ is moderate at 74 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
John Henry Newman Catholic College
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Fordbridge Community Primary School
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 Store0.5 km
- W H Smiths Local0.7 km
- 99P Stores0.6 km
- Bargain Brand Food0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Eurest (Compass) c/o Asda0.6 km
- Bosworth Community Centre0.4 km
- Cafe @ North Solihull Sports Centre0.3 km
- Asneths Diner Caribbean Palmz Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Royal Spice Takeaway0.5 km
- Seagull Fish Bar0.9 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Rajmah Indian Kitchen0.9 km
- China House0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Bains Local Limited0.9 km
- Asda0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Chelmsley Wood Conservative Club0.3 km
- White Hart Public House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marston Green1.7 km
- Lea Hall2.6 km
- Birmingham International3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B375DJ · Data under Open Government Licence