Shakespeare Drive is in Shirley, Solihull and in Solihull district. B90 2AS is located in the Shirley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Solihull. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shakespeare Drive, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B90 2PD, B90 2PB, B90 2BD, B90 2PQ, B90 2BE, B90 2PF, B90 2AR, B90 2PA, B90 2AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B90 2AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.4% | 51.6% | -6.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 41.6% | 48.4% | 6.8% | 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 B90 2AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.9% 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 | 24.8% | 20.5% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 65.9% | 12.1% | 44.2% | 21.7% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 16% | 8.4% | -7.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 35.3% | 38.1% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 42% | 41.4% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 16.8% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 23.9% | 20.2% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 7.7% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 17% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 10.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 34% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% 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% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 9.8% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 88.5% | 86.2% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 94.1% | 85.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 84.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.4% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.2% | 37.2% | -21.0% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Hindu | 8.8% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shakespeare Drive was 8.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.9% lower than the Shirley South average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Shakespeare Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Shirley South and the 41st lowest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143 Shakespeare Drive, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-03-05 | £462,202 |
| 138 Shakespeare Drive, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2020-04-09 | £518,577 |
| 138 Shakespeare Drive, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 1997-11-21 | £600,021 |
B90 2AS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B90 2AS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 128 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burman Infant School Velsheda Road , Shirley B90 2JW | - not rated | 420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Infant School Woodlands Lane , Shirley B90 2PX | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James Halifax Road , Shirley B90 2BT | 4out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Halifax Road , Shirley B90 2BT | - not rated | 778 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Heath Junior School Coombe Road , Shirley B90 3DS | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Hall School Specialist Mathematics and Computing College Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | - not rated | 492 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Hall School Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharmans Cross School Solihull Road , Shirley B90 3LQ | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy 6 Dale View Road , B14 4HN | 2out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Leading Edge School and Arts College Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,196 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Sixth Form College Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 4,553 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 4,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 319 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 728 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Alternative Provision Academy Cranmore Avenue , Shirley B90 4LE | 3out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 2,118 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossomfield Centre Blossomfield Road , Solihull College Campus B91 1SB | - not rated | 3,196 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley | The Natural Childcare Company, Church Road | 668 yd | |
| Frankies Cafe | 339 Haslucks Green Road, Shirley | 720 yd | |
| Divine Restaurant | 345 Haslucks Green Road, Shirley | 720 yd | |
| Buckleys Deli | 345 Haslucks Green Road, Shirley | 720 yd | |
| Karma Restaurant | 340 Stratford Road, Shirley | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Fields | 330 Stratford Road, Shirley | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Fish Bar | 341 Haslucks Green Road, Shirley | 720 yd | |
| Fan's House Chinese | 351 Haslucks Green Road, Shirley | 727 yd | |
| Haslucks Fish Bar | 184A Haslucks Green Road, Shirley | 841 yd | |
| Seaspray | 395-397 Stratford Road, Shirley | 877 yd | |
| Lucky House | 377 Stratford Road, Shirley | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 122 Haslucks Green Road, Shirley | 1,026 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 240-244 Stratford Road, Shirley | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hazel Oak School HAZELOAK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 315 yd |
| Light Hall School HATHAWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Coleridge Table Tennis Club Rear of Rear of COLEBROOK CROFT | 985 yd | |
| Shirley Park PARKGATE MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,006 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.