Is B90 1HY a safe place to live?

Yes, B90 1HY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 43 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in B90 1HY?

The average property price in B90 1HY is currently around £306k.

What is the population of B90 1HY?

The population for the B90 1HY area is approximately 265 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

PETERBROOK ROAD, B90 1HY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETERBROOK ROAD, B90 1HY.

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

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Population

265

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B90 1HY 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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5/10

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6/10

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7/10

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5/10

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3/10

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6/10

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4/10

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9/10

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4/10

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Area Character

B90 1HY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.9% year-on-year.

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

B90 1HY is a sought-after residential area on Peterbrook Road, 0.3km from Solihull Lodge in Solihull. Administratively it sits within Shirley West ward and the Solihull constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B90, B90 1HY offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £306k, up 6.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B90 1HY are sourced from Output Area E00051653 (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 1HY. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%

Asian / British Asian0.7%

Black / African / Caribbean1.9%

Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 289,950

15 sales · Mean £ 288,296

Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

B90 1HY has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting95

Violence and sexual offences18

Burglary10

Vehicle crime8

Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

Peterbrook Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils0.3 km

Mill Lodge Primary School

Good225 pupils0.7 km

Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy

186 pupils1.1 km

Highters Heath Community School

Inadequate1.2 km

Hollywood Primary School

Good402 pupils1.3 km

Highters Heath Nursery School

Good49 pupils1.3 km

Yardley Wood Community Primary School

Good441 pupils1.3 km

Burman Infant School

Outstanding221 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby

One Stop0.3 km
Premier - Thatshna Convenience0.6 km
Prince Of Wales Food And Wine0.7 km
Warstock Post Office0.6 km
Rumboogie0.8 km
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local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Drawbridge Inn0.9 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Prince of Wales Fish Bar0.9 km
Tariq Balti House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Shirley1.0 km
Whitlocks End1.5 km
Yardley Wood2.0 km