Is B37 7DJ a safe place to live?

Yes, B37 7DJ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 17 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in B37 7DJ?

The average property price in B37 7DJ is currently around £253k.

What is the population of B37 7DJ?

The population for the B37 7DJ area is approximately 317 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

ST LEONARDS CLOSE, B37 7DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST LEONARDS CLOSE, B37 7DJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

317

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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7/10

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8/10

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7/10

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6/10

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1/10

paymentsAffluence

6/10

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4/10

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7/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B37 7DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 26.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B37 7DJ is a safe, established residential area on St Leonards Close, 0.4km from Marston Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bickenhill ward and the Meriden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, up 26.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B37 7DJ are sourced from Output Area E00051137 (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 7DJ. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%

Asian / British Asian1.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

3 sales · Mean £ 278,333

Terraced

£ 229,000

1 sales · Mean £ 229,000

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

B37 7DJ has low crime rates — 17 incidents 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 offences22

Vehicle crime15

Other theft9

Criminal damage and arson5

Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

Marston Green Junior School

Outstanding353 pupils0.4 km

Marston Green Infant Academy

Good338 pupils0.5 km

Coleshill Heath School

Good565 pupils1.3 km

Grace Academy Solihull

Good904 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby

Picnic Basket Marston Green0.7 km
Otto0.4 km
Simla Restaurant And Cocktail Bar0.6 km
Coffee Bar - Brooklands Hospital0.6 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Marston Green Chop Suey House0.6 km

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

MFG Londis Marston Green Service Station0.5 km
Hamar Way Convenience Store0.7 km
Norwich Convenience Store0.9 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Marston Green Club Limited - Artisan Bailey Limited0.2 km

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Arden House Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Marston Green0.8 km
Birmingham International2.1 km
Lea Hall3.3 km