Hitherside is in Shirley, Solihull and in Solihull district. B90 1RT is located in the Blythe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meriden. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hitherside, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B90 1RG, B90 1RQ, B90 1TE, B90 1TD, B90 1RA, B90 1ST, B90 1SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B90 1RT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 48.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 53.1% | 51.5% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 B90 1RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.8% 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 | 28.4% | 27.5% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 64.8% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 20.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 67.3% | 64.2% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 15.8% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 27.1% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 5% | 8.7% | 3.7% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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.
In the area around B90 1RT this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 8.6% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.1% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 14.7% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.6% | 53.9% | -1.7% | 33.8% | 20.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 12.8% | 14.3% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 79% | 73.1% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 89.8% | 85.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 86.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 9.9% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1.8% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Hindu | 7.5% | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hitherside was 26.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.2% lower than the Blythe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hitherside has the 40th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Blythe and the 198th lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hitherside, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £787,500 | 2024-04-23 | £828,507 |
| 6 Hitherside, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2023-06-30 | £753,807 |
| 12 Hitherside, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2022-07-08 | £692,900 |
| 1 Hitherside, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2022-05-20 | £895,268 |
| 14 Hitherside, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2020-11-25 | £792,000 |
B90 1RT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
B90 1RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickens Heath Community Primary School Three Acres Lane , Dickens Heath B90 1NA | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Infant School Woodlands Lane , Shirley B90 2PX | 2out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , Shirley B90 4AY | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tidbury Green School Dickens Heath Road , Tidbury Green B90 1QW | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheswick Green Primary School Cheswick Way , Cheswick Green B90 4HG | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Hall School Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | 2out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | 3out of 4 | 3,479 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodrush High School Shawhurst Lane , B47 5JW | 3out of 4 | 3,488 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | 4out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ | - not rated | 3,906 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 | 4,040 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 4,955 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Alternative Provision Academy Cranmore Avenue , Shirley B90 4LE | - not rated | 2,413 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 4,109 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 5,191 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee - Dickens Heath | 15 Main Street, Dickens Heath | 492 yd | |
| Janaki Indian Cuisine | 33 Main Street, Dickens Heath | 492 yd | |
| Mortons Kitchen, Bar & Deli | 7 Main Street, Dickens Heath | 501 yd | |
| Pizzarella Bar & Grill | 168 Main Street, Dickens Heath | 516 yd | |
| Coffee Cloud | 36 Main Street, Dickens Heath | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ale Hub Micro Pub | 73 Main Street, Dickens Heath | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul BBQ Kitchen | 116 Main Street, Dickens Heath | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 26 Main Street, Dickens Heath | 542 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Solihull Moors Fc Development Ground TANWORTH LANE | grass pitches | 823 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% |
| Median download speed | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.