B90 2NU is a sought-after residential area on Oberon Drive, 0.6km from Shirley Heath in Solihull. Administratively it sits within Shirley South ward and the Solihull constituency.
For serious buyers, B90 2NU is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £357k, up 13.1% year-on-year. 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 B90 2NU are sourced from Output Area E00051610 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OBERON DRIVE, B90 2NU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OBERON DRIVE, B90 2NU.
277
56
£ 52,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B90 2NU 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.
Area Character
B90 2NU is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 95% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £357k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 13.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B90 2NU. The average age is 55.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 344,975
8 sales · Mean £ 353,181
Terraced
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B90 2NU 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.
school Local Schools
Hazel Oak School
Light Hall School
Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James
Burman Infant School
Woodlands Infant School
Shirley Heath Junior School
Haslucks Green School
Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd1.0 km
- One Stop - Haslucks Green0.8 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- BP Solihull0.6 km
- Cake Box0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Oaks Hotel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
- Nook And Cranny Cafe @ Restored Furniture0.9 km
- Divine0.8 km
- Karma Restaurant0.5 km
- Bora Coffee Co0.9 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- J Sainsbury Plc - Petrol Station0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.8 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Pepe's Piri Piri Shirley1.0 km
- Fan's House Chinese0.8 km
- Seaspray0.6 km
- Big Johns0.7 km
- Caspian Pizza0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Strawberry Fields0.5 km
- Saracens Head0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shirley1.0 km
- Whitlocks End1.9 km
- Yardley Wood2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B902NU · Data under Open Government Licence