B90 3DG is a mixed residential area on Union Road, 0.5km from Shirley Street in Solihull. Administratively it sits within Shirley East ward and the Solihull constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B90 3DG is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for B90 3DG are sourced from Output Area E00051570 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UNION ROAD, B90 3DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION ROAD, B90 3DG.
227
56
£ 49,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B90 3DG has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 56-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B90 3DG. The average age is 55.8. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 310,500
6 sales · Mean £ 299,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B90 3DG is moderate at 62 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.
school Local Schools
Shirley Heath Junior School
Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School
Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James
Woodlands Infant School
Cranmore Infant School
Solihull Alternative Provision Academy
Light Hall School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Oaks Hotel0.4 km
- Cranmore Guest House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.3 km
- Cafe Shirley0.3 km
- Fukuoka0.4 km
- Ruchie1.0 km
- SugarLush Desserts1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-Operative Supermarket0.5 km
- J Sainsbury Plc - Petrol Station0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Big Johns0.8 km
- Caspian Pizza0.4 km
- Boulevard1.0 km
- Cranmore Fish Bar1.0 km
- Lucky House0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Shirley Social Club Ltd0.4 km
- Ale Hub Limited0.5 km
- Strawberry Fields0.5 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- BP Solihull0.3 km
- Classic Meats1.0 km
- Delightful Desserts1.0 km
- DSK Convenience Store0.8 km
- Currys PC World (Nespresso Stand) Unit C0.5 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shirley1.9 km
- Solihull2.2 km
- Whitlocks End2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B903DG · Data under Open Government Licence