Living in B40, Solihull
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around B40 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.
Schools nearby
20 schools within 3 miles , of which 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Green Infant Academy | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Coleshill Heath School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Coppice Academy | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.8 mi |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree | Primary | Good | 2.8 mi |
13 state primary and 5 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 16.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 13.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.8% |
| Skilled trades | 12.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
130 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central B40 in 2026-06, most commonly vehicle 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 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Solihull's figures.
Common questions about B40
What is the average house price in B40?
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 B40?
Prices in Solihull are up 4.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
Are the schools good in B40?
20 schools sit within 3 miles of central B40, and 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in B40?
130 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B40 in 2026-06, most commonly vehicle crime (Police.uk).
Is B40 at risk of flooding?
Central B40 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 B40 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 89% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 130 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is B40 safe?
130 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B40 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was vehicle 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? B40 or B37, B40 or B92, B40 or B26.
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