B37 5DP is an up-and-coming urban area 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 5DP 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. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 139 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00051272 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B37 5DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B37 5DP.
303
39
£ 30,900 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B37 5DP 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 44% of tenure in B37 5DP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B37 5DP. 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
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 5DP is above average at 139 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
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Fordbridge Community Primary School
John Henry Newman Catholic College
Coleshill Heath School
Grace Academy Solihull
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Greenlands Fish Bar1.0 km
- Royal Spice Takeaway0.8 km
- China House1.0 km
- Banging Bite's & Caribbean Delight's0.4 km
- Coppice Fast Foods0.4 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Around Again Social Supermarket0.1 km
- Sandhu Convenience Store0.3 km
- Price Cutters1.0 km
- 99P Stores0.4 km
- Arbor Way Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Eurest (Compass) c/o Asda0.3 km
- Asneths Diner Caribbean Palmz Ltd0.4 km
- Bosworth Community Centre0.1 km
- Cafe @ North Solihull Sports Centre0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Chelmsley Wood Conservative Club0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marston Green1.5 km
- Lea Hall2.8 km
- Birmingham International3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B375DP · Data under Open Government Licence