Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

BIDFORD CLOSE, B90 3QP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIDFORD CLOSE, B90 3QP.

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Population

372

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 49,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British69.4%
Asian / British Asian21.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Vehicle crime11
Burglary9
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School

Good312 pupils0.4 km
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Shirley Heath Junior School

Outstanding420 pupils0.5 km
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Sharmans Cross Junior School

Good418 pupils0.9 km
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Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years Academy

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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Cranmore Infant School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James

Outstanding242 pupils1.0 km
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Solihull Alternative Provision Academy

Good56 pupils1.1 km
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Alderbrook School

Good1526 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Oaks Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Sharmans Cross0.8 km
  • Ale Hub Limited0.5 km
  • Strawberry Fields0.8 km
  • Shirley Social Club Ltd0.7 km
restaurant

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
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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
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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
fastfood

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