Kingshurst
Solihull 005 · 4 sub-areas · 6,790 residents
Solihull 005 is a residential area within Solihull, home to around 6,790 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,047 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — though rents here are underpinned by a high proportion of social housing, which shapes the area's character more than most Solihull neighbourhoods.
Kingshurst 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 Kingshurst?
2 parks and 4 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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.
Kingshurst in Solihull
Living in Kingshurst
Solihull 005 stands apart from the leafier, more affluent stretches of Solihull borough through its distinctly mixed tenure profile. Just over half of homes are owner-occupied, but social housing accounts for around 31% of the stock — a figure well above what you'd typically find across the borough. That shapes the feel of the place: more settled, more community-rooted, less transient than areas driven by the private rental market.
For renters who are here by choice, the cost picture is genuinely competitive. A one-bedroom flat runs around £843 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,047, and a three-bedroom around £1,240. Those figures are in line with — or below — the UK median for each bedroom size. Rents rose only around 1% over the past year, one of the steadier trajectories you'll find in the West Midlands. Median house prices sit at around £213,000, and the deposit-to-savings gap is about 2.9 years — manageable by regional standards.
The population skews younger than the Solihull average in some respects: around a quarter of residents are under 18, reflecting a meaningful number of family households. Couples with children make up roughly one in five households. Around 92% of residents were born in the UK, and the area has a relatively low ethnic diversity index of 23.2 — less mixed than many parts of Birmingham to the west. Degree-level qualifications are held by around 19% of residents, below the national average.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.5 km away. Birmingham city centre is reachable in about 40 minutes by public transport, though most residents drive: nearly two in three commute by car, with only around one in ten using public transport. Greenspace is genuinely close — the typical resident is within 204 metres of a green space, and around 78% of residents have walkable access. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Solihull 005 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. The area has good greenspace access, competitive rents, and a settled, family-oriented feel. The trade-off is a crime rate above the national average and a lower share of highly-rated schools nearby compared to other parts of Solihull. It suits families and residents who prioritise affordability and community over prestige postcode.
- What is the rent in Solihull 005?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £843 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,047, and a three-bedroom around £1,240. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data. Rents rose only around 1% over the past year, making this one of the steadier rental markets in the West Midlands.
- Is Solihull 005 safe?
- Crime runs at around 106 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is noticeably above the UK national rate of around 80. It's worth checking the specific offence categories in the crime widget, but the headline rate is higher than most of Solihull borough and should factor into your decision.
- What's the commute from Solihull 005 to Birmingham city centre?
- Birmingham is about 40 minutes away by public transport. Most residents drive rather than use public transport — around 63% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.5 km away. There's no metro or tram connection in the area.
- Who lives in Solihull 005?
- Mostly families and settled long-term residents. Around a quarter of the population is under 18, and about 31% of homes are socially rented — well above the Solihull norm. It's predominantly UK-born (around 92%) with a relatively modest degree-qualified share of around 19%.
- What schools are near Solihull 005?
- There are 98 schools within 2 km, but only around 30% are rated Good or Outstanding — significantly below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.7 km away. If schools are a priority, check individual catchment boundaries carefully before committing to the area.
- How affordable is buying a home in Solihull 005?
- The median house price is around £213,000 — relatively accessible by West Midlands standards. At typical savings rates, the deposit gap is about 2.9 years, which is among the more manageable in the region. That said, rent-to-take-home runs at around 49%, so saving while renting here isn't straightforward.