Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

HOLLY LANE, B37 7AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLY LANE, B37 7AL.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B37 7AL spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

B37 7AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Holly Lane, 0.8km from Marston Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bickenhill ward and the Meriden constituency.

For serious buyers, B37 7AL is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £319k.

Census 2021 statistics for B37 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00051131 (shared with 7 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 7AL. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 223,600

7 sales · Mean £ 253,228

Detached

£ 332,500

2 sales · Mean £ 332,500

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

Crime around B37 7AL is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting172
Violence and sexual offences61
Criminal damage and arson24
Vehicle crime17
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Marston Green Infant Academy

Good338 pupils0.5 km
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Marston Green Junior School

Outstanding353 pupils0.5 km
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Grace Academy Solihull

Good904 pupils0.6 km
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Fordbridge Community Primary School

Good1.2 km
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The Shirestone Academy

Outstanding233 pupils1.2 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding465 pupils1.3 km
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Elms Farm Community Primary School

Good363 pupils1.4 km
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Coleshill Heath School

Good565 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • MFG Londis Marston Green Service Station0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • The Liquor Store0.7 km
  • Norwich Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Sandhu Convenience Store1.0 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Marston Green Club Limited - Artisan Bailey Limited0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Otto0.5 km
  • Tile Cross Balti0.7 km
  • Picnic Basket Marston Green0.3 km
  • Bailey's Cafe and Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Chocbox Desserts0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Marston Green Chop Suey House0.4 km
  • Ideal Chippy0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Arden House Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marston Green0.3 km
  • Lea Hall2.4 km
  • Birmingham International3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Marston Green Rail Station0.3 km