Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

ROWDEN DRIVE, B91 1UQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWDEN DRIVE, B91 1UQ.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B91 1UQ 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.

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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B91 1UQ combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£490k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

B91 1UQ is a sought-after residential area on Rowden Drive, 0.4km from Blossomfield in Solihull. Administratively it sits within Shirley East ward and the Solihull constituency.

For serious buyers, B91 1UQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for B91 1UQ are sourced from Output Area E00051560 (shared with 9 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 B91 1UQ. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.7%
Asian / British Asian20.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 432,000

4 sales · Mean £ 430,062

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B91 1UQ has low crime rates — 11 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 offences30
Vehicle crime12
Burglary7
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Sharmans Cross Junior School

Good418 pupils0.6 km
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Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School

Good312 pupils0.6 km
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Alderbrook School

Good1526 pupils0.8 km
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Cranmore Infant School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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Shirley Heath Junior School

Outstanding420 pupils0.9 km
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Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years Academy

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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Widney Junior School

Good291 pupils1.1 km
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Solihull Alternative Provision Academy

Good56 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Sharmans Cross0.6 km
  • Shirley Social Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Ale Hub Limited0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Operative Supermarket0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • DSK Convenience Store0.1 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • Browns Of Solihull (UK Meats)0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Smithtons Food Market0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • New House0.6 km
  • Loyds Spice0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Solihull1.4 km
  • Shirley2.6 km
  • Widney Manor2.7 km