B90 3QP is a safe, established residential area on Bidford Close, 0.5km from Shirley Street in Solihull. Administratively it sits within Shirley East ward and the Solihull constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Solihull.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £319k.
Census 2021 statistics for B90 3QP are sourced from Output Area E00051561 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIDFORD CLOSE, B90 3QP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIDFORD CLOSE, B90 3QP.
372
36
£ 49,700 /yr
48%
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 3QP is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B90 3QP. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 289,650
5 sales · Mean £ 299,730
Terraced
£ 338,000
1 sales · Mean £ 338,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B90 3QP has low crime rates — 13 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
Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School
Shirley Heath Junior School
Sharmans Cross Junior School
Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years Academy
Cranmore Infant School
Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James
Solihull Alternative Provision Academy
Alderbrook School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Oaks Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Sharmans Cross0.8 km
- Ale Hub Limited0.5 km
- Strawberry Fields0.8 km
- Shirley Social Club Ltd0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
- Darjeeling Restaurant0.8 km
- En Foods Limited T/A Subway0.9 km
- Fortune Inn0.8 km
- Shirley Spice0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-Operative Supermarket0.6 km
- J Sainsbury Plc - Petrol Station0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- One Stop0.8 km
- BP Solihull0.7 km
- Classic Meats1.0 km
- Delightful Desserts1.0 km
- DSK Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Lucky House0.7 km
- New House0.5 km
- Big Johns0.9 km
- Caspian Pizza0.7 km
- Seaspray0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Solihull1.8 km
- Shirley2.2 km
- Widney Manor3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B903QP · Data under Open Government Licence