B90 4BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Blackford Road, 0.5km from Shirley Heath in Solihull. Administratively it sits within Shirley South ward and the Solihull constituency.
For serious buyers, B90 4BT is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £444k, up 36.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B90 4BT are sourced from Output Area E00051631 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKFORD ROAD, B90 4BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKFORD ROAD, B90 4BT.
428
49
£ 50,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B90 4BT 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B90 4BT spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £444k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 36.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B90 4BT. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
6 sales · Mean £ 395,833
Detached
£ 490,000
1 sales · Mean £ 490,000
Terraced
£ 335,000
1 sales · Mean £ 335,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B90 4BT is moderate at 52 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
Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
Woodlands Infant School
Light Hall School
Shirley Heath Junior School
Solihull Alternative Provision Academy
Cranmore Infant School
Widney Junior School
Hazel Oak School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- En Foods Limited T/A Subway0.5 km
- Ginger Blue0.6 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company0.5 km
- The Best Cafe In Selco0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- J Sainsbury Plc - Petrol Station0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cranmore Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Shirley Social Club Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Boulevard0.6 km
- Cranmore Fish Bar0.6 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- BP Solihull0.8 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- Select And Save0.7 km
- The Pop In Stores0.3 km
- Currys PC World (Nespresso Stand) Unit C0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shirley1.9 km
- Whitlocks End2.2 km
- Solihull2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B904BT · Data under Open Government Licence