Is B90 1DB a safe place to live?

Yes, B90 1DB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 10 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in B90 1DB?

The average property price in B90 1DB is currently around £269k.

What is the population of B90 1DB?

The population for the B90 1DB area is approximately 281 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

BILLS LANE, B90 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BILLS LANE, B90 1DB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

281

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10

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4/10

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5/10

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3/10

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4/10

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6/10

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5/10

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4/10

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1/10

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Area Character

B90 1DB has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

B90 1DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bills Lane, 0.6km from Major's Green in Solihull. Administratively it sits within Shirley West ward and the Solihull constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B90 1DB is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £269k.

Census 2021 statistics for B90 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00051657 (shared with 5 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 1DB. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%

Asian / British Asian7.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 269,475

2 sales · Mean £ 269,475

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

B90 1DB has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14

Burglary7

Vehicle crime6

Criminal damage and arson3

Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

Mill Lodge Primary School

Good225 pupils0.7 km

Burman Infant School

Outstanding221 pupils0.9 km

Hazel Oak School

Outstanding189 pupils0.9 km

Peterbrook Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils1.0 km

Light Hall School

Good1125 pupils1.0 km

Woodlands Infant School

Good204 pupils1.3 km

Dickens Heath Community Primary School

Good456 pupils1.4 km

Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James

Outstanding242 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Costcutter0.4 km
One Stop - Haslucks Green0.4 km
VM Convenience Store- Lifestyle Express0.7 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Drawbridge Inn0.4 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Frankies Cafe0.5 km
Divine0.5 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Fan's House Chinese0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Shirley0.3 km
Whitlocks End1.1 km
Yardley Wood2.4 km

Bus Stops

Shirley Rail Station0.3 km
The Drawbridge0.3 km
The Drawbridge0.3 km