Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

OLDWICH LANE WEST, B93 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDWICH LANE WEST, B93 0BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

415

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B93 0BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. B93 0BQ's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £489k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 43.2% year-on-year.

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

B93 0BQ is a safe, established residential area on Oldwich Lane West, 0.2km from Chadwick End in Solihull. Administratively it sits within Meriden ward and the Meriden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B93, B93 0BQ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 76% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £489k, down 43.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B93 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00051385 (shared with 16 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 B93 0BQ. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 412,475

4 sales · Mean £ 440,737

Detached

£ 795,000

5 sales · Mean £ 797,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

B93 0BQ has low crime rates — 14 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 offences3
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • De Banke Group Ltd0.8 km
  • Orange Tree0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lapworth2.6 km
  • Dorridge4.0 km
  • Berkswell5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Orange Tree0.2 km