Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

WINDMILL ROAD, B90 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDMILL ROAD, B90 1BN.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B90 1BN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 48, B90 1BN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 16.9% year-on-year.

home £295,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B90 1BN is a safe, established residential area on Windmill Road, 0.5km from Solihull Lodge in Solihull. Administratively it sits within Shirley West ward and the Solihull constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, down 16.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B90 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00051676 (shared with 7 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 1BN. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.7%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 354,950

3 sales · Mean £ 341,650

Semi-Detached

£ 265,750

2 sales · Mean £ 265,750

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

B90 1BN has low crime rates — 23 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 offences50
Vehicle crime16
Anti-social behaviour10
Burglary10
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Mill Lodge Primary School

Good225 pupils0.2 km
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Peterbrook Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils0.4 km
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Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy

186 pupils1.0 km
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Burman Infant School

Outstanding221 pupils1.0 km
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Chilcote Primary School

Outstanding443 pupils1.1 km
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Yardley Wood Community Primary School

Good441 pupils1.1 km
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Hazel Oak School

Outstanding189 pupils1.2 km
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Haslucks Green School

Good237 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Baldwins Supermarket0.9 km
  • Cost Cutter0.5 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Turknazzar Butchers Ltd0.9 km
  • Delimart0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • The Welcome0.8 km
  • Baldwins Pizza0.8 km
  • The Spice Hub0.8 km
  • Simla Bangladeshi Cuisine0.9 km
  • The Cod Father0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Soul Angels0.9 km
  • Frankies Cafe0.7 km
  • Divine0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shirley0.7 km
  • Yardley Wood1.5 km
  • Whitlocks End1.8 km