About Bacon's End

Bacon's End is a residential area located in the West Midlands, within the county of England. It falls under the B37 postcode area and is part of the wider Birmingham metropolitan region. The locality is primarily made up of housing developments, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes, and is situated close to the boundary with Worcestershire. It is well-connected by road, with access to the A441 and A4540, making it convenient for commuting to nearby towns and cities. The area has a range of local amenities, including schools, shops, and community centres, serving the needs of its residents. While not a large settlement, Bacon's End offers a quiet, suburban environment with easy access to public transport and green spaces nearby.

School Ratings in Bacon's End

Bacon's End is served by 201 schools. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bacon's End

Property prices average £253K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £168K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bacon's End

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Vehicle crime accounts for the highest share in Bacon's End, with 73 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bacon's End

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bacon's End is among the more deprived areas nationally. The area sees higher levels of employment deprivation, with more residents excluded from the labour market. Income deprivation is more prevalent, with household earnings falling below the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bacon's End

Most properties in Bacon's End can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,356 sales

Average Price £253K
£3K — £18.45M
Detached £361K 394
Semi £225K 915
Terraced £168K 1,503
Flat £105K 442

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

113 Primary
28 Secondary
60 Other
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) Secondary 0.2 miles Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Secondary 0.2 miles John Henry Newman Catholic College Secondary Good 0.3 miles St Anne's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.4 miles St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles Fordbridge Community Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Chelmsley Wood Children's Centre Good 0.5 miles Coleshill Heath School Primary 0.7 miles Yorkswood Children's Centre 0.7 miles Yorkswood Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Kingshurst Children's Centre 0.8 miles Kingshurst Primary School Primary 0.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bacon's End IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies Bacon's End as one of the more deprived areas nationally. Residents face greater challenges around employment and income, though ongoing investment in infrastructure and services is helping to address these issues over time.

Overall Deprivation
2/10
Income
3/10
Employment
2/10
Education
2/10
Health
2/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
6/10
9,686 Children (0-15) 22%
26,063 Working Age 61%
9,263 Older (60+) 22%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 56.3% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 30.6% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bacon's End 622 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Bacon's End is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

270 Violence & Sexual Offences
73 Vehicle Crime
72 Criminal Damage & Arson
61 Shoplifting
30 Other Theft
26 Anti-Social Behaviour
21 Burglary
20 Public Order
17 Drugs
13 Robbery
13 Other Crime
4 Weapons
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
West Midlands Smith's Wood Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Marston Green Train Station 1.3 miles
Lea Hall Train Station 1.9 miles
Stechford Train Station 2.9 miles
Acocks Green Train Station 4 miles
Olton Train Station 4.2 miles
Hampton-In-Arden Train Station 4.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Fordbridge 0 yards Kingshurst 0.9 miles Chelmsley Wood 0.9 miles Tile Cross 0.9 miles Kitt's Green 1.2 miles Marston Green 1.2 miles Shard End 1.4 miles Cole End 1.8 miles Coleshill 1.8 miles Castle Bromwich 1.8 miles Colehall 2 miles Buckland End 2 miles

Local Government

District Solihull
Ward Kingshurst and Fordbridge
Constituency Meriden
Parish Fordbridge
Region West Midlands

Streets in B37 30 shown View all streets

Acacia Avenue 1 Acacia Close 2 Alcott Lane 1 Alder Drive 5 Arbor Way 2 Arderne Drive 3 Ash Crescent 3 Ashfield Lane 1 Ashwood Drive 1 Aspen Drive 1 Aylesford Drive 2 Babbs Mill Drive 1 Ballard Walk 3 Banbury Croft 1 Bannerlea Road 2 Barnard Close 1 Barnes Close 1 Beech Avenue 1 Berwicks Lane 5 Bickenhill Lane 5 Bickenhill Parkway 1 Bickenhill Road 3 Birmingham Road 1 Bishops Drive 1 Blackcat Close 2 Blackfirs Lane 1 Blair Grove 1 Bluebell Drive 1 Bosworth Drive 15 Bracken Croft 1

Postcodes in B37 50 shown View all postcodes

B37 5AA B37 5AB B37 5AD B37 5AE B37 5AF B37 5AG B37 5AH B37 5AJ B37 5AL B37 5AN B37 5AP B37 5AR B37 5AS B37 5AT B37 5AU B37 5AW B37 5AY B37 5BA B37 5BB B37 5BD B37 5BE B37 5BG B37 5BH B37 5BJ B37 5BL B37 5BN B37 5BP B37 5BS B37 5BT B37 5BU B37 5BW B37 5BX B37 5BY B37 5BZ B37 5DA B37 5DB B37 5DD B37 5DE B37 5DG B37 5DH B37 5DJ B37 5DL B37 5DN B37 5DP B37 5DQ B37 5DR B37 5DS B37 5DT B37 5DU B37 5DW