Back Lane is in Shirley, Solihull and in Solihull district. B90 1SZ is located in the Blythe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meriden. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Back Lane, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B90 1TA, B90 1SR, B90 1SD, B90 1SS, B90 1SL, B90 1ST, B90 1FU, B90 1TF, B90 1RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B90 1SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 51.1% | 48.4% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.6% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 35.8% | 34% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 9.9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (93.6%) 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 | 66.8% | 60.4% | -6.4% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 33.2% | 6.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 1SZ 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 55%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.7% | 8.6% | 3.9% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 8.6% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.2% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 55% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 21.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 10.4% | 10.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 7.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 82.9% | 80.4% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 85.3% 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 | 90.7% | 85.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 84.9% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 10% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.4% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Back Lane was 50.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.0% lower than the Blythe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Back Lane has the 31st highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Blythe and the 321st highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Back Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £367,300 | 2020-11-16 | £441,635 |
| 2 Back Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2008-09-09 | £418,376 |
| 2 Back Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2008-05-16 | £447,605 |
| 1 Back Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2005-11-18 | £431,007 |
| 2 Back Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £144,950 | 2001-04-23 | £473,785 |
B90 1SZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| 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 | 4,139 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 | 328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tidbury Green School Dickens Heath Road , Tidbury Green B90 1QW | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Infant School Woodlands Lane , Shirley B90 2PX | 2out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , Shirley B90 4AY | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheswick Green Primary School Cheswick Way , Cheswick Green B90 4HG | 3out of 4 | 2,068 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 | 1,633 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodrush High School Shawhurst Lane , B47 5JW | 3out of 4 | 3,120 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | 3out of 4 | 3,774 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy 6 Dale View Road , B14 4HN | - not rated | 3,849 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | 4out of 4 | 3,909 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,332 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 5,296 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 | 2,316 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Alternative Provision Academy Cranmore Avenue , Shirley B90 4LE | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 4,131 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 5,314 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortons Kitchen, Bar & Deli | 7 Main Street, Dickens Heath | 139 yd | |
| Costa Coffee - Dickens Heath | 15 Main Street, Dickens Heath | 140 yd | |
| Janaki Indian Cuisine | 33 Main Street, Dickens Heath | 144 yd | |
| Coffee Cloud | 36 Main Street, Dickens Heath | 168 yd | |
| Pizzarella Bar & Grill | 168 Main Street, Dickens Heath | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ale Hub Micro Pub | 73 Main Street, Dickens Heath | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul BBQ Kitchen | 116 Main Street, Dickens Heath | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 26 Main Street, Dickens Heath | 180 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Yardleians Rugby Football Club BETTERIDGES FARM BETTERIDGES FARM TILEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Dickens Heath Sports Club Rumbush Lane | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Solihull Moors Fc Development Ground TANWORTH LANE | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Wychall Wanderers Football Club TILEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 1,066 yd |
| Leafield Athletic Fc (Rumbush Lane) FOOTBALL GROUND FOOTBALL GROUND RUMBUSH LANE | grass pitches | 1,071 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.