Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

POPLAR ROAD, B91 3AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR ROAD, B91 3AB.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 62,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B91 3AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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Area Character

77% of homes in B91 3AB are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

B91 3AB is a well-regarded residential area on Poplar Road, 0.2km from Solihull in Solihull. Administratively it sits within St Alphege ward and the Solihull constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Solihull.

Safety: Crime rates are high (271 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £242k. 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 3AB are sourced from Output Area E00051532 (shared with 654 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 3AB. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.6%
Asian / British Asian47.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 385,000

13 sales · Mean £ 373,292

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

Crime rates near B91 3AB are high at 271 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.

Shoplifting272
Violence and sexual offences226
Anti-social behaviour76
Public order55
Criminal damage and arson54

school Local Schools

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St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding275 pupils0.5 km
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St Alphege Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement280 pupils1.0 km
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Greswold Primary School

Good687 pupils1.1 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good229 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's Catholic School

Outstanding1288 pupils1.2 km
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Lode Heath School

Good1166 pupils1.3 km
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Triple Crown Centre

Good2 pupils1.3 km
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Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull

Outstanding1673 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • St. John's Hotel0.3 km
  • Ravenhurst Guest House0.7 km
  • Station Approach Bed And Breakfast0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • Travelodge Solihull0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Greens0.2 km
  • West Midlands Bridge Club0.8 km
  • The Flying Elephant1.0 km
  • The Honey Club0.1 km
  • Masons Arms0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Boston Tea Party0.1 km
  • Cote Restaurants0.3 km
  • Five Guys0.2 km
  • Pepes Piri Piri0.1 km
  • The Snooty Pooch CIC0.3 km
  • + 41 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Clintons Cards Solihull0.2 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.2 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.2 km
  • The Cake Artists0.2 km
  • Revital0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • Aldi Food Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Luck-E-Chef0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Greggs PLC0.1 km
  • McDonalds0.1 km
  • Wrapchic0.1 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Solihull0.7 km
  • Widney Manor2.0 km
  • Olton3.2 km