Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

UNION ROAD, B90 3DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION ROAD, B90 3DG.

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Population

227

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 49,700 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Shoplifting206
Violence and sexual offences47
Other theft21
Vehicle crime16
Burglary11

school Local Schools

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Shirley Heath Junior School

Outstanding420 pupils0.1 km
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Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School

Good450 pupils0.7 km
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Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School

Good312 pupils0.7 km
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Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James

Outstanding242 pupils0.8 km
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Woodlands Infant School

Good204 pupils0.8 km
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Cranmore Infant School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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Solihull Alternative Provision Academy

Good56 pupils1.0 km
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Light Hall School

Good1125 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Oaks Hotel0.4 km
  • Cranmore Guest House0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet0.3 km
  • Cafe Shirley0.3 km
  • Fukuoka0.4 km
  • Ruchie1.0 km
  • SugarLush Desserts1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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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
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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
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Shirley Social Club Ltd0.4 km
  • Ale Hub Limited0.5 km
  • Strawberry Fields0.5 km
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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