Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

B37 5DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B37 5DL.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 30,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B37 5DL 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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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

B37 5DL 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B37 5DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 5DL 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 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 5DL are sourced from Output Area E00051266 (shared with 6 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 5DL. 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

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around B37 5DL is moderate at 64 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 offences161
Vehicle crime30
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order17
Burglary14

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding465 pupils0.3 km
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John Henry Newman Catholic College

Good1327 pupils0.3 km
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WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)

Good395 pupils0.3 km
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Fordbridge Community Primary School

Good0.5 km
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Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst

Inadequate1301 pupils0.6 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good255 pupils0.9 km
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Grace Academy Solihull

Good904 pupils1.0 km
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Coleshill Heath School

Good565 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Around Again Social Supermarket0.4 km
  • Sandhu Convenience Store0.5 km
  • W H Smiths Local0.6 km
  • 99P Stores0.6 km
  • Bargain Brand Food0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Eurest (Compass) c/o Asda0.5 km
  • Bosworth Community Centre0.3 km
  • Cafe @ North Solihull Sports Centre0.2 km
  • Asneths Diner Caribbean Palmz Ltd0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Royal Spice Takeaway0.6 km
  • Seagull Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Rajmah Indian Kitchen0.9 km
  • China House0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Bains Local Limited1.0 km
  • Asda0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Chelmsley Wood Conservative Club0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marston Green1.8 km
  • Lea Hall2.7 km
  • Birmingham International3.8 km