St James Place is in Shirley, Solihull and in Solihull district. B90 2BA is located in the Shirley West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Solihull. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St James Place, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B90 2AX, B90 2NP, B90 3DN, B90 2DA, B90 2BZ, B90 2BT, B90 3BL, B90 2BB, B90 2NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B90 2BA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% | 56.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 43.9% | 43.4% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 | 30.8% | 33.8% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 37.9% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 12.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 13.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
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 | 41.6% | 47.8% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 29.6% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 19% | 14.6% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 2BA this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 28.7% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 9.7% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 17.1% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 13.9% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 25% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.4% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.2% | 82.5% | -9.7% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 95.5% | 89.4% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 89.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Place was 191.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.0% higher than the Shirley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St James Place has the 5th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Shirley West and the 50th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 St James Place, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2013-08-08 | £400,088 |
| 10 St James Place, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2009-07-07 | £398,477 |
| 6 St James Place, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2007-09-05 | £417,174 |
| 10 St James Place, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £209,950 | 2004-09-08 | £395,615 |
B90 2BA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2BA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B90 2BA 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%.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 3,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James Halifax Road , Shirley B90 2BT | 4out of 4 | 103 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burman Infant School Velsheda Road , Shirley B90 2JW | 4out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslucks Green School Haslucks Green Road , Shirley B90 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Heath Junior School Coombe Road , Shirley B90 3DS | 4out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School Eastcote Close , Shirley B90 3QX | 4out of 4 | 946 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 | 992 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | 4out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy 6 Dale View Road , B14 4HN | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,768 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 | 2,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 4,099 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 79 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 593 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Alternative Provision Academy Cranmore Avenue , Shirley B90 4LE | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,698 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley | The Natural Childcare Company, Church Road | 78 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 324 Stratford Road, Shirley | 131 yd | |
| Limoncello Ristorante | 326 Stratford Road, Shirley | 133 yd | |
| Karma Restaurant | 340 Stratford Road, Shirley | 167 yd | |
| Fukuoka | 373 Stratford Road, Shirley | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Fields | 330 Stratford Road, Shirley | 137 yd | |
| Saracens Head | 208 Stratford Road, Shirley | 573 yd | |
| The Lion Sport And Eat | 171 Stratford Road, Shirley | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 377 Stratford Road, Shirley | 263 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 381 Stratford Road, Shirley | 276 yd | |
| Seaspray | 395-397 Stratford Road, Shirley | 304 yd | |
| Big Johns | 260-262 Stratford Road, Shirley | 370 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri Shirley | 203 Stratford Road, Shirley | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | 267-271 Stratford Road, Shirley | 426 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 240-244 Stratford Road, Shirley | 436 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc - Petrol Station | 545 Stratford Road, Shirley | 821 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 545 Stratford Road, Shirley | 821 yd | |
| Co-Op | 122 Haslucks Green Road, Shirley | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 93 yd |
| Shirley Park PARKGATE MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 520 yd |
| Hazel Oak School HAZELOAK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 680 yd |
| Shirley Heath Junior School COOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| The Gym (Shirley Solihull) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Light Hall School HATHAWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 974 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.