Living in B36, Solihull
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around B36 in Solihull. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Solihull: £334,966, up 4.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around B36
131 recorded home sales on the streets around central B36 in the last 2 years, with a median of £270,000 and a range from £56,200 to £775,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 CHESTER ROAD, B36 9BU | detached | £520,000 | 2026-06-23 |
| 13 RINGMERE AVENUE, B36 9AT | terraced | £310,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 25 IMPSLEY CLOSE, B36 9EB | semi-detached | £250,000 | 2026-06-02 |
| 18 WHITTLEFORD GROVE, B36 9SL | semi-detached | £320,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 30 LANGWOOD COURT, B36 9DN | flat-maisonette | £150,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 4 THE GREEN, B36 9AJ | detached | £380,000 | 2026-05-12 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
77 schools within 3 miles , of which 77% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Lea Forest | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| The Shirestone Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Brownmead Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Timberley Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
49 state primary and 13 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Blackwater Academy, Riverside Education, The Shrubbery School Ltd.
All 3 fee-paying schools near B36, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 21.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.1% |
| Skilled trades | 10.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
298 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central B36 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Solihull's figures.
Common questions about B36
What is the average house price in B36?
The average sold price in Solihull is £334,966 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in B36?
Prices in Solihull are up 4.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in B36?
The median of 131 recorded sales around central B36 in the last 2 years is £270,000, ranging from £56,200 to £775,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in B36?
77 schools sit within 3 miles of central B36, and 77% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in B36?
298 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B36 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is B36 at risk of flooding?
Central B36 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is B36 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 77% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £270,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 298 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is B36 safe?
298 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B36 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? B36 or B34, B36 or B35, B36 or B33.
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