Orchid Close, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B37 7WE.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Orchid Close, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 5 Jul 2018. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £188,588. By property type, sales here have been 60% semi-detached, 30% terraced, 10% detached. Recorded sale prices on Orchid Close range from £157,995 to £221,700. 90% of homes sold here were freehold and 10% leasehold.
House prices on Orchid Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Orchid Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B37 house prices.
Tenure: 90% freehold and 10% leasehold across 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 6 | £188,588 | 11 May 2018 |
| Terraced | 3 | £177,262 | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Detached | 1 | £221,700 | 13 Apr 2018 |
Sold prices on Orchid Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Orchid Close B37 7WE | 5 Jul 2018 | £157,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 10, Orchid Close B37 7WE | 25 May 2018 | £186,795 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 8, Orchid Close B37 7WE | 25 May 2018 | £186,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 6, Orchid Close B37 7WE | 11 May 2018 | £190,195 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Orchid Close B37 7WE | 11 May 2018 | £190,195 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Orchid Close B37 7WE | 25 Apr 2018 | £182,995 | Semi-detached New build | Leasehold |
| 2, Orchid Close B37 7WE | 20 Apr 2018 | £187,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Orchid Close B37 7WE | 20 Apr 2018 | £190,195 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Orchid Close B37 7WE | 13 Apr 2018 | £189,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Orchid Close B37 7WE | 13 Apr 2018 | £221,700 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Orchid Close
Crime
326 crimes were reported within about a mile of Orchid Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 113 |
| Vehicle crime | 54 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 44 |
| Shoplifting | 38 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Burglary | 12 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Orchid Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School 415 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Coleshill Heath School 480 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Windy Arbor Primary School 407 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 447 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) 394 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Marston Green Junior School 334 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Grace Academy Solihull 884 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Marston Green Infant Academy 326 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Marston Green station 1.2 mi · 23 min walk
- Birmingham International station 1.6 mi · 33 min walk
- Lea Hall station 2.4 mi · 47 min walk
- Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
- Birmingham Intl Rail Station (Air-Rail Link) 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Dunster Road (adj, Chelmsley Road) 2 min walk
- Dunster Road (opp, Chelmsley Road) 2 min walk
- Carisbrooke Avenue (opposite, Chelmsley Road) 3 min walk
- Piccadilly Close (opposite, Greenlands Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Croft Medical Centre
1 Pomeroy Way, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham · 0.3 mi - Bosworth Medical Group
Chelmsley Wood Pcc, Crabtree Drive, Birmingham · 1.1 mi - Nsc Bosworth Hub
Bosworth Medical Centre, 16 Crabtree Drive, Birmingham · 1.1 mi - Kingshurst Medical Practice
40 Gilson Way, Kingshurst, Birmingham · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Chelmsley Wood · 0.3 mi
- Heron Heron Chelmsley Wood Birmingham · 0.5 mi
- Iceland Iceland Chelmsley Wood · 0.5 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Chelmsley Wood Superstore · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- The Croft Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.5 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Hedingham Grove Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Wilkinson Dental Care · 1.1 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 39.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 43.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 687 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,485 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 91% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 92% |
Share of homes across Solihull with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Orchid Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Solihull | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.3% | 82.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5% | 11% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Solihull | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 32.9% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 50.7% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Solihull | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 89.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.5% | 10.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Solihull | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 17.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.9% | 16.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.8% | 14.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 16.7% | 35.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.2% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Solihull | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.3% | 49.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.4% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 12.4% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Solihull | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 44.1% | 17.6% |
| 1 car or van in household | 38.3% | 39.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 14.2% | 31.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Solihull.
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- House & Home 1.9 mi
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- Waters & Co Solicitors 2.0 mi
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