Ashorne Close is in Birmingham and in Solihull district. B28 9NX is located in the Olton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Solihull. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashorne Close, Birmingham, B28 9NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B92 7HH, B28 9NT, B92 7HF, B27 7JL, B28 9NU, B28 9RG, B27 7AR, B28 8QT, B27 7AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B28 9NX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.4% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.6% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B28 9NX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 22.3% | -8.6% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 58.6% | 8.6% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 5.9% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 9.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 40.3% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 36.6% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 15.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 19.9% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.6% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 17.2% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 34.8% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 9% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 12.7% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 78.3% | 61.9% | -16.4% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 84% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 84% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0.4% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 16.4% | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashorne Close was 86.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.6% higher than the Lyndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashorne Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Lyndon and the 184th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ashorne Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2023-05-26 | £281,284 |
| 2 Ashorne Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2021-06-29 | £271,913 |
| 5 Ashorne Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-08-22 | £281,111 |
| 7 Ashorne Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2015-09-25 | £278,187 |
| 2 Ashorne Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2015-01-23 | £285,115 |
B28 9NX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
B28 9NX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in B28 9NX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 3,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 5,100 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 5,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakey Lane Junior and Infant School Lakey Lane , Hall Green B28 8RY | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Academy Pitmaston Road , Hall Green B28 9PP | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School Severne Road , Acocks Green B27 7HR | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School 841 Shirley Road , Hall Green B28 9JJ | 4out of 4 | 858 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Primary School St Bernard's Road , Olton B92 7DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ninestiles, an Academy Hartfield Crescent , Acocks Green B27 7QG | 4out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green School Southam Road , Hall Green B28 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 2,933 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB | - not rated | 3,475 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 4,882 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,337 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 5,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Ap School Hall Green Baptist Church , 1250 Stratford Road B28 9EJ | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 2,668 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Pizza Factory | 211B Lakey Lane, Birmingham | 181 yd | |
| D&T Guest Catering | Robin Hood Golf Club, St. Bernards Road | 646 yd | |
| The Greek Tavern | 188 School Road, Hall Green | 933 yd | |
| Oltons Pizza N Grill | 260C Gospel Lane, Olton | 1,066 yd | |
| Mugil Indian Restaurant | 256A Gospel Lane, Olton | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Edwardians Sports Club | Streetsbrook Road, Solihull | 749 yd | |
| Simone@Ed's - Old Edwardians Sports Club - | Old Edwardians Sports Club, Streetsbrook Road | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacks Wok | 328 Lakey Lane, Birmingham | 129 yd | |
| Seven Spice | 211 Lakey Lane, Birmingham | 181 yd | |
| Chaii | 213 Lakey Lane, Birmingham | 217 yd | |
| Indian Eatery Bham LTD | 2 Gospel Farm Road, Birmingham | 235 yd | |
| Summer Town Take Away | 44 Oakhurst Road, Acocks Green Olton | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Operative | Gospel Lane, Birmingham | 190 yd | |
| Star Supermarket | 180 School Road, Hall Green | 933 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broomhall Playing Fields EDENBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Robin Hood Golf Club ST. BERNARDS ROAD | golf | 644 yd |
| Moseley Cricket Club STREETSBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Langley School KINETON GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Old Edwardians Sports Club STREETSBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 931 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.