The Fordrift is in Marston Green, Birmingham and in Solihull district. B37 7EA is located in the Bickenhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meriden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Fordrift, Marston Green, Birmingham, B37 7EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B37 7DT, B37 7EB, B37 7DU, B37 7DX, B37 7ED, B37 7EE, B37 7DR.

The Fordrift Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Fordrift are based on 11 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Solihull.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for B37 7EA

Average Price
£587,555
Semi-Detached
£503,011
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£596,009
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Fordrift

Average Price
£587,555
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The FordriftStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
Stanley View The Fordrift, Birmingham, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building 		£367,8292022-12-02 £361,743
White Wickets The Fordrift, Birmingham, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building 		£430,0002018-03-16 £543,410
The Oaks The Fordrift, Birmingham, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building 		£517,0002017-04-28 £695,404
White Wickets The Fordrift, Birmingham, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building 		£350,0002015-06-19 £516,895
Cambus O May The Fordrift, Birmingham, West Midlands
Detached, an established residential building 		£280,0002013-01-31 £490,078

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
4out of 4Garretts Green Nursery School
117 Garretts Green Lane, Sheldon B26 2JL 		3,526 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
2out of 4Marston Green Infant Academy
Elm Farm Avenue, Marston Green B37 7AA 		943 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
4out of 4Marston Green Junior School
Station Road, Marston Green B37 7BA 		1,001 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Mapledene Primary School
Mapledene Road, B26 3XE 		1,513 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
2out of 4Coleshill Heath School
Lime Grove, Chelmsley Wood B37 7PY 		2,013 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
2out of 4Elms Farm Community Primary School
Dorncliffe Avenue, Sheldon B33 0PJ 		2,116 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Grace Academy Solihull
Chapelhouse Road, Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS 		2,171 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
Sheldon Heath Road, Sheldon B26 2RZ 		2,684 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood B37 5FD 		2,887 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
3out of 4John Henry Newman Catholic College
Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA 		3,114 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
1out of 4Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
Cooks Lane, Solihull B37 6NU 		3,290 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
1out of 4Hallmoor School
50 Scholars Gate, Kitts Green B33 0DL 		2,964 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
- not ratedCentre for Accelerated Learning
Sheldon Hall Avenue, Tile Cross B33 0HA 		3,247 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedLeycroft Academy
Gressel Lane, B33 9UF 		3,537 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
4out of 4Brays School
Brays Road, Sheldon B26 1NS 		3,604 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Triple Crown Centre
Lode Lane, B91 2HW 		4,620 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pret A Manger - AirsideTerminal 1, Birmingham Interna1,035 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Marston Green Club Limited - Artisan Bailey Limited8 Bickenhill Road, Marston Green964 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Burger King - AirsideTerminal 1, Birmingham Interna1,035 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Marston Green Lawn Tennis Club
TENNIS CLUB TENNIS CLUB ELMDON ROAD 		tennis courts970 yd
Marston Green Recreation Ground
RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BICKENHILL ROAD 		grass pitches1,007 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Safety

Is The Fordrift Street dangerous?

In 2023, 62 crimes were reported near The Fordrift . 68% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of B37 7EA.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 62
Violence And Sexual Offences 26
Vehicle Crime 18
Other Crime 5
Anti Social Behaviour 5
Burglary 3
Public Order 2
Criminal Damage And Arson 1
Other Theft 1
Robbery 1

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of B37 7EA.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Oakfield Crescent432 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Moat House Lane343 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near The Fordrift0 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Digby Drive222 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near The Stables Mews377 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeUnder investigationOn or near The Stables Mews377 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Moat House Lane343 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Newlands Lane260 yd
2023-11Public orderUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Moat House Lane343 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near The Greenway429 yd

Employment

B37 7EA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee85
Retired77
Part-Time Employee37
Self-Employed37
Looking after home or family16
Student (economically inactive)10
Other6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Unemployed5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles26
Construction23
Education21
Human health and social work activities21
Manufacturing18
Administrative and support service activities10
Accommodation and food service activities8
Financial and insurance activities8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Transport and storage8
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Information and communication6
Other5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities4
Real estate activities3

People

Gender

Female161
Male174

Partnership Status

Single78
Married: Opposite sex154
Married: Same sex2
Civil partnership: Same sex4
Separated7
Divorced15
Widowed23

Health

Very good health169
Good health112
Fair health47
Bad health4
Very bad health3

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications67
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 24
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 41
Apprenticeship16
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 46
Degree or Similar 80
Other12

Culture

Ethnic Group

Indian15
Pakistani1
Black Caribbean4
Mixed White and Asian1
Mixed White and Caribbean13
Mixed Other1
White295
Arab1
Other4

Country of Birth

United Kingdom321
European Union5
Middle East and Asia9

Length of Residence

Born in the UK321
10+ Years13
5-10 Years1

Passport Held

United Kingdom307
Ireland7
No passport held21

Religion

No religion98
Christian206
Hindu11
Muslim2
Sikh8
Not answered10
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