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Elston Hall Primary SchoolOutstandingWhitgreave Primary SchoolOutstandingBushbury Lane AcademyOutstandingSt Anthony's Catholic Primary AcademyGoodRakegate Primary SchoolGoodThe average house price in Fordhouses is £221,705, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Fordhouses house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Fordhouses a nice place to live?
Fordhouses is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Fordhouses?
Fordhouses has a below average crime rate for a West Midlands suburb, with around 52 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 31% below the national average, and 42% below the West Midlands average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Fordhouses?
Fordhouses has 21 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Elston Hall Primary School, Whitgreave Primary School, Bushbury Lane Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy and Dovecotes Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Fordhouses?
The majority of residents in Fordhouses identify as White (British) (76%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (89%). The most common religion is Christian (54%).