Cheshire Avenue is in Shirley, Solihull and in Solihull district. B90 2LJ 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 Cheshire Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B90 2JH, B90 2LH, B90 2LL, B90 2LP, B90 2DN, B90 2JJ, B90 2LQ, B90 2LN, B90 2LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B90 2LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 49.3% | 47.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 29.1% | 33.3% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 48.9% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 52% | 50.5% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 35.8% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 10% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 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 | 24.8% | 19.5% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 9.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 15.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 15.9% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 33.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.2% | 89.2% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 96.3% | 91.6% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 91.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheshire Avenue was 68.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% lower than the Shirley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cheshire Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Shirley West and the 240th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Cheshire Avenue, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2025-02-14 | £343,520 |
| 20 Cheshire Avenue, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-12-16 | £305,463 |
| 14 Cheshire Avenue, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,025 | 2024-09-12 | £315,964 |
| 9 Cheshire Avenue, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £607,000 | 2022-12-19 | £607,000 |
| 12 Cheshire Avenue, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-01-28 | £282,062 |
B90 2LJ 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,483 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 | 4out of 4 | 386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslucks Green School Haslucks Green Road , Shirley B90 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James Halifax Road , Shirley B90 2BT | 4out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilcote Primary School Chilcote Close , B28 0PB | 4out of 4 | 985 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Lodge Primary School Aqueduct Road , Shirley B90 1BT | 3out of 4 | 1,132 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 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy 6 Dale View Road , B14 4HN | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green School Southam Road , Hall Green B28 0AA | 3out of 4 | 3,011 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | 3out of 4 | 3,069 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 | 3,433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 4,892 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 | 489 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 886 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Alternative Provision Academy Cranmore Avenue , Shirley B90 4LE | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,901 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 Two Mugs | 126 Haslucks Green Road, Shirley | 356 yd | |
| Frankies Cafe | 339 Haslucks Green Road, Shirley | 643 yd | |
| Divine Restaurant | 345 Haslucks Green Road, Shirley | 661 yd | |
| Buckleys Deli | 345 Haslucks Green Road, Shirley | 661 yd | |
| The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley | The Natural Childcare Company, Church Road | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saracens Head | 208 Stratford Road, Shirley | 811 yd | |
| The Baldwin (Hungry Horse) | The Baldwin, Baldwins Lane | 919 yd | |
| Strawberry Fields | 330 Stratford Road, Shirley | 943 yd | |
| The Lion Sport And Eat | 171 Stratford Road, Shirley | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haslucks Fish Bar | 184A Haslucks Green Road, Shirley | 132 yd | |
| Station Fish Bar | 341 Haslucks Green Road, Shirley | 649 yd | |
| Fan's House Chinese | 351 Haslucks Green Road, Shirley | 690 yd | |
| Big Johns | 260-262 Stratford Road, Shirley | 814 yd | |
| The Plaice Fish Bar | 266 Baldwins Lane, Birmingham | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 122 Haslucks Green Road, Shirley | 374 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 240-244 Stratford Road, Shirley | 800 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 267-271 Stratford Road, Shirley | 869 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hazel Oak School HAZELOAK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 408 yd |
| Shirley Park PARKGATE MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 612 yd |
| Coleridge Table Tennis Club Rear of Rear of COLEBROOK CROFT | 711 yd | |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| The Gym (Shirley Solihull) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 914 yd |
| Colebrook Recreation Ground WISEMEADOWS | grass pitches | 1,010 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 | 230.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.