Is B90 1AJ a safe place to live?

Yes, B90 1AJ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 13 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in B90 1AJ?

The average property price in B90 1AJ is currently around £339k.

What is the population of B90 1AJ?

The population for the B90 1AJ area is approximately 541 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

MAPPLEBOROUGH ROAD, B90 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAPPLEBOROUGH ROAD, B90 1AJ.

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Population

541

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B90 1AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10

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10/10

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6/10

workEmployment

7/10

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3/10

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8/10

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5/10

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9/10

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7/10

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Area Character

B90 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £339k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B90 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Mappleborough Road, 0.6km from Hasluck's Green in Solihull. Administratively it sits within Shirley West ward and the Solihull constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B90, B90 1AJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £339k.

Census 2021 statistics for B90 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00051656 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B90 1AJ. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.6%

Asian / British Asian9.2%

Black / African / Caribbean4.2%

Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active

FT: 40%

Unemployed: 3%

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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 339,950

1 sales · Mean £ 339,950

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B90 1AJ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23

Vehicle crime7

Burglary5

Criminal damage and arson4

Other crime3

school Local Schools

Mill Lodge Primary School

Good225 pupils0.4 km

Peterbrook Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils0.7 km

Burman Infant School

Outstanding221 pupils0.9 km

Hazel Oak School

Outstanding189 pupils1.0 km

Light Hall School

Good1125 pupils1.3 km

Haslucks Green School

Good237 pupils1.5 km

Chilcote Primary School

Outstanding443 pupils1.5 km

Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy

186 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

Costcutter0.4 km
One Stop0.9 km
One Stop - Haslucks Green0.4 km
VM Convenience Store- Lifestyle Express0.5 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Drawbridge Inn0.5 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Frankies Cafe0.4 km
Divine0.4 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Haslucks Fish Bar1.0 km
Fan's House Chinese0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Shirley0.2 km
Whitlocks End1.3 km
Yardley Wood2.1 km

Bus Stops

Shirley Rail Station0.3 km