Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

OBERON DRIVE, B90 2NU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OBERON DRIVE, B90 2NU.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 52,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences59
Vehicle crime17
Criminal damage and arson10
Burglary9
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Hazel Oak School

Outstanding189 pupils0.3 km
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Light Hall School

Good1125 pupils0.4 km
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Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James

Outstanding242 pupils0.5 km
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Burman Infant School

Outstanding221 pupils0.5 km
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Woodlands Infant School

Good204 pupils0.6 km
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Shirley Heath Junior School

Outstanding420 pupils0.8 km
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Haslucks Green School

Good237 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School

Good450 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Oaks Hotel0.5 km
restaurant

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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