Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

WILMCOTE ROAD, B91 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILMCOTE ROAD, B91 1BU.

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Population

395

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B91 1BU 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B91 1BU combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£455k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

B91 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Wilmcote Road, 0.4km from Worlds End in Solihull. Administratively it sits within Silhill ward and the Solihull constituency.

For serious buyers, B91 1BU is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 95% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £455k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for B91 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00051522 (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 B91 1BU. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.1%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 455,000

2 sales · Mean £ 455,000

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

B91 1BU has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Shoplifting8
Burglary6
Vehicle crime5
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Oak Cottage Primary School

Outstanding240 pupils0.3 km
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Langley Primary School

Good441 pupils0.9 km
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Reynalds Cross School

Good146 pupils1.0 km
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Langley School

Good1022 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School

Good345 pupils1.2 km
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Sharmans Cross Junior School

Good418 pupils1.2 km
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Greswold Primary School

Good687 pupils1.2 km
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Kineton Green Primary School

Good234 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Acers Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
  • The Leaded Light1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • Cornucopia - Dovehouse Butchers0.6 km
  • Bentleys0.5 km
  • Broad Oaks Garage0.2 km
  • Connolly's (Wine Merchants)0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Olton Golf Club Limited0.7 km
  • NO1 Dovehouse Parade0.7 km
  • Indian Dream0.6 km
  • Baxterstorey Ltd.; The Environment Agency Sapphire East0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Dovehouse Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Golden Wok0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Spar Stores0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Solihull1.2 km
  • Olton1.6 km
  • Acocks Green3.1 km