Chelmsley Wood West
Solihull 006 · 4 sub-areas · 5,930 residents
Solihull 006 is a largely residential part of Solihull, home to around 5,930 people. Rents are moderate by local standards — a typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,050 a month, noticeably below the UK median for a two-bed. The area has a strong social-housing presence and a notably young population, which sets it apart from much of the wider borough.
Chelmsley Wood West is a green, lower-density part of Solihull — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Chelmsley Wood West?
4 parks and 4 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,258 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Chelmsley Wood West in Solihull
Living in Chelmsley Wood West
This part of Solihull has a distinctly different character from the leafy, owner-occupied suburbs the borough is best known for. Social renting accounts for just over half of all households — a rate that stands out sharply in a borough where private ownership is the norm. That tenure mix shapes who lives here and what the streets feel like: more community, less turnover, and rents that are genuinely accessible by Solihull standards.
The cost of renting here is moderate. A two-bed comes in at around £1,050 a month, which is slightly below the UK national median for that size. A one-bed runs about £843 a month, and a three-bed around £1,240. For a borough that can feel pricey relative to the wider West Midlands, this part of Solihull offers one of the more affordable entry points — though renters should note that rent-to-take-home sits at around 49%, which is a significant share of a typical wage.
Nearly a quarter of residents are under 18, giving the area a noticeably younger demographic profile than much of Solihull. Single-person households make up nearly two in five homes, so it's not exclusively a family area — there's a mix of young adults, lone parents, and older single residents too. The degree-holding share, at around 16%, is below the borough average, reflecting the area's working-class character.
Birmingham is comfortably accessible by public transport in around 32 minutes, making this a practical base for anyone working in the city. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2 km away — about a 25-minute walk, or a short drive. Car use is high: around 58% of residents commute by car, and just over 12% use public transport. Greenspace is within easy reach, with the nearest open space around 370 metres away and roughly 45% of the area within a walkable distance of green space. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Solihull 006 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're looking for. It's one of the more affordable corners of Solihull, with accessible rents and good greenspace nearby. The trade-off is a higher-than-average crime rate and a below-average share of well-rated local schools. It suits people who need to be near Birmingham without paying central Solihull prices.
- What is the rent in Solihull 006?
- A one-bed runs around £843 a month, a two-bed around £1,050, and a three-bed around £1,240. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 1% over the past year, which is slower than many comparable areas.
- Is Solihull 006 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 224 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — significantly above the UK national rate of roughly 80. It's one of the higher-crime parts of Solihull, and the area's deprivation indicators (IMD decile 1.4) suggest that's unlikely to change quickly. Conditions vary by street, so it's worth researching specific roads.
- What's the commute from Solihull 006 to Birmingham city centre?
- Public transport gets you to Birmingham in around 32 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2 km away — about a 25-minute walk, though most residents drive to it. Around 58% of residents commute by car overall.
- Who lives in Solihull 006?
- A mix of families and single-person households, with a notably young population — nearly a quarter of residents are under 18. Social renting accounts for over half of all households, which is very high for Solihull. Around 94% of residents were born in the UK, and the degree-holding share is below the borough average.
- What schools are near Solihull 006?
- There are 65 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is roughly 2 km away. Families should check current Ofsted reports and catchment boundaries directly before committing.
- How affordable is buying a home in Solihull 006?
- The median house price is around £188,000 — modest by Solihull standards. On a typical local salary, saving a deposit takes around 2.6 years, which is one of the more accessible timescales in the borough. Council tax (Band D) is approximately £2,197 a year.