Pear Tree Close, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1LP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B90 1LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	50.6%	-0.1%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	49.3%	49.4%	0.1%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.1%	35.3%	9.2%	37.9%	-2.6%
Married: Opposite sex	61%	49%	-12.0%	44.2%	4.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Separated	1%	1.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	4.7%	5.2%	0.5%	9.1%	-3.9%
Widowed	7.1%	7.7%	0.6%	6.1%	1.6%

Health

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	45%	39.9%	-5.1%	48.4%	-8.5%
Good health	39.9%	44.2%	4.3%	33.6%	10.6%
Fair health	11.3%	12.3%	1.0%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	3.1%	2.1%	-1.0%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.7%	21%	-3.7%	18.2%	2.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	9.8%	-3.1%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.7%	17.1%	-3.6%	13.4%	3.7%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	7%	3.3%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	14.7%	4.5%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	22%	26.9%	4.9%	33.8%	-6.9%
Other	5.8%	3.5%	-2.3%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.1%	4.3%	3.2%	3.1%	1.2%
Pakistani	7.4%	7.6%	0.2%	2.7%	4.9%
Other Asian	2.5%	1.5%	-1.0%	1.6%	-0.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.0%	-0.1%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0.9%	-0.2%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	86.4%	81.1%	-5.3%	81.4%	-0.3%
Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.1%	92.4%	-1.7%	83.2%	9.2%
European Union	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	2%	1.2%	-0.8%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	2.8%	4.3%	1.5%	5.6%	-1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.2%	92.4%	-0.8%	83.2%	9.2%
10+ Years	0.6%	6.7%	6.1%	9.8%	-3.1%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	5.4%	0%	-5.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.9%	76.7%	9.2%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	11%	13.5%	-2.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.4%	37.2%	-6.8%
Christian	52.8%	46.2%	6.6%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	7.1%	6.5%	0.6%
Sikh	4.6%	0.9%	3.7%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Pear Tree Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pear Tree Close was 33.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.9% lower than the Shirley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Pear Tree Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Shirley West and the 245th lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,900

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in B90 1LP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pear Tree Close are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Solihull.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Pear Tree Close, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1LP

Estimated Average Property Prices for B90 1LP

Average Price
£352,194

Semi-Detached
£345,381

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£393,068

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pear Tree Close

Average Price
£347,804

Semi-Detached
£343,555

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£386,049

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pear Tree CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Pear Tree Close, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2021-11-24	£334,437
10 Pear Tree Close, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2021-05-18	£309,298
1 Pear Tree Close, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£282,500	2019-05-24	£357,550
3 Pear Tree Close, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2016-02-11	£333,700
1 Pear Tree Close, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2016-02-05	£363,363

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B90 1LP

Employment

B90 1LP 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 B90 1LP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	105
Retired	85
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	20
Construction	17
Manufacturing	16
Financial and insurance activities	14
Education	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Information and communication	11
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	857 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP	4out of 4	4,099 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY	4out of 4	5,419 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peterbrook Primary School High Street , Solihull Lodge B90 1HR	2out of 4	463 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highters Heath Community School Highters Heath Lane , Kings Heath B14 4LY	2out of 4	842 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Yardley Wood Community Primary School School Road , Yardley Wood B14 4ER	3out of 4	850 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mill Lodge Primary School Aqueduct Road , Shirley B90 1BT	3out of 4	852 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hollywood Primary School Pickenham Road , Hollywood B14 4TG	3out of 4	1,456 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy 6 Dale View Road , B14 4HN	- not rated	582 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Kings Heath Boys Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP	3out of 4	2,232 yd	Community school	No	Boys	More About School
Light Hall School Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ	2out of 4	2,587 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodrush High School Shawhurst Lane , B47 5JW	3out of 4	2,786 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Swanshurst School Brook Lane , Billesley B13 0TW	4out of 4	2,789 yd	Community school	No	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB	- not rated	5,181 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE	3out of 4	5,310 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ	4out of 4	2,027 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB	- not rated	2,469 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA	- not rated	2,614 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW	4out of 4	2,755 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aspire Ap School Hall Green Baptist Church , 1250 Stratford Road B28 9EJ	- not rated	3,228 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sage Coffee House And Kitchen	3 Oxhill Road, Solihull Lodge	205 yd
Jans Cafe	Sunhaven Home, 210 High Street	537 yd
Caspian Pizza	245 School Road, Billesley	883 yd
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd	School Road, Billesley	1,011 yd
The Day Saver Cafe	Yardley Wood Garage, Yardley Wood Road	1,015 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Yardley Wood Social Club	118 School Road, Billesley		845 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tariq Balti House	54 Prince Of Wales Lane, Birmingham	615 yd
Prince of Wales Fish Bar	153 Prince Of Wales Lane, Birmingham	650 yd
New Kim's	18 Greenford Road, Birmingham	688 yd
The Cod Father	87 Ravenshill Road, Birmingham	711 yd
Greekality	140 Priory Road, Billesley	879 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Heron Foods	1034-1036 Yardley Wood Road, Billesley		998 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Maypole Football Club GREENALEIGH ROAD	grass pitches	223 yd
Yardley Wood Playing Field MOORSIDE ROAD	grass pitches	439 yd
Colebrook Recreation Ground WISEMEADOWS	grass pitches	936 yd
Highters Heath Primary School Highters Heath Lane	grass pitches	975 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	65.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	107.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.