Living in B37, Solihull
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around B37 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 B37
44 recorded home sales on the streets around central B37 in the last 2 years, with a median of £182,000 and a range from £60,000 to £370,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 CHESTER CLOSE, B37 5HE | terraced | £165,000 | 2026-04-14 |
| 263 BOSWORTH DRIVE, B37 5DN | terraced | £194,700 | 2026-04-10 |
| 3 BEECH AVENUE, B37 7PS | terraced | £182,000 | 2026-03-25 |
| 35 WILLOW WAY, B37 7PJ | terraced | £168,500 | 2026-02-23 |
| 35 YEW WALK, B37 7UP | terraced | £190,000 | 2026-01-28 |
| 65 TRURO WALK, B37 5RL | terraced | £163,000 | 2026-01-05 |
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
51 schools within 3 miles , of which 72% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shirestone Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Coleshill Heath School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Marston Green Infant Academy | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Tile Cross Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.2 mi |
33 state primary and 9 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 17.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.4% |
| Sales and customer service | 12.4% |
| Professional occupations | 12.3% |
| Skilled trades | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
400 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central B37 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 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Solihull's figures.
Common questions about B37
What is the average house price in B37?
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 B37?
Prices in Solihull are up 4.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in B37?
The median of 44 recorded sales around central B37 in the last 2 years is £182,000, ranging from £60,000 to £370,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in B37?
51 schools sit within 3 miles of central B37, and 72% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in B37?
400 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B37 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is B37 at risk of flooding?
Central B37 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 B37 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 72% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £182,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 400 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is B37 safe?
400 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B37 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? B37 or B40, B37 or B33, B37 or B34.
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