Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

WHARF LANE, B91 2UP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHARF LANE, B91 2UP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

162

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B91 2UP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B91 2UP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 27% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

B91 2UP is a safe, established residential area on Wharf Lane, 0.5km from Lode Heath in Solihull. Administratively it sits within Elmdon ward and the Solihull constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B91 2UP offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for B91 2UP are sourced from Output Area E00168160 (shared with 2 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 2UP. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.3%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 134,000

20 sales · Mean £ 135,675

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

B91 2UP has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences68
Criminal damage and arson14
Vehicle crime10
Other theft7
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Lode Heath School

Good1166 pupils0.4 km
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Triple Crown Centre

Good2 pupils0.4 km
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Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School

Good194 pupils0.6 km
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Coppice Junior School

Requires Improvement205 pupils0.7 km
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Greswold Primary School

Good687 pupils0.8 km
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Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree

Good278 pupils0.8 km
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Ulverley School

Good483 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Luck-E-Chef0.7 km
  • Saffron Indian Takeaway0.6 km
  • Rowood Fish Bar & Pizzeria0.6 km
  • Greville Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Rickshaw Express0.4 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Claudies Club Soft Play0.2 km
  • Greswold Greyhounds0.8 km
  • Renewal Coffee Shop0.2 km
  • Solihull Play Town0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • G.S.A Swim Centre0.2 km
  • Cornucopia0.8 km
  • Cornyx Corner0.4 km
  • One Stop Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ravenhurst Guest House0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Flying Elephant0.6 km
  • Land Rover Sports & Social Club0.4 km
  • Snack Shack - The Damson Pub0.6 km
  • The Damson Tree0.6 km
  • Dance Warehouse0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Solihull1.8 km
  • Olton2.5 km
  • Widney Manor3.5 km