Stratford Road is in Shirley, Solihull and in Solihull district. B90 3AR is located in the Shirley East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Solihull. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B90 3HA, B90 3BL, B90 3HD, B90 3HH, B90 3AD, B90 3DZ, B90 3DY, B90 3HB, B90 2BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B90 3AR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents 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 | 49.5% | 54.4% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 45.6% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 34.5% | 29.5% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 45.6% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 17.3% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 42.4% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 32.3% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 21.7% | 9.0% | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 24.3% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.7% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 9.6% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 11.1% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 39.2% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 8.9% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 0.3% | -4.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 80.6% | 74.8% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 91% | 87.8% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 87.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 0.5% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stratford Road was 364.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 560.5% higher than the Olton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Stratford Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Olton and the 22nd highest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 21 Dove Tree Court, 287 Stratford Road, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-05-08 | £178,683 |
| Apartment 34 Dove Tree Court, 287 Stratford Road, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2025-01-21 | £256,731 |
| Apartment 24 Dove Tree Court, 287 Stratford Road, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2024-08-20 | £265,483 |
| Apartment 22 Dove Tree Court, 287 Stratford Road, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-06-26 | £176,289 |
| Apartment 25 Dove Tree Court, 287 Stratford Road, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2024-06-10 | £184,124 |
B90 3AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3AR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 143 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,483 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 | 246 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 | 246 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School Eastcote Close , Shirley B90 3QX | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Heath Junior School Coombe Road , Shirley B90 3DS | - not rated | 804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslucks Green School Haslucks Green Road , Shirley B90 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharmans Cross School Solihull Road , Shirley B90 3LQ | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Hall School Specialist Mathematics and Computing College Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Hall School Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Leading Edge School and Arts College Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,062 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 | 2,419 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Sixth Form College Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 3,880 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 3,880 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 266 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 885 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Alternative Provision Academy Cranmore Avenue , Shirley B90 4LE | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossomfield Centre Blossomfield Road , Solihull College Campus B91 1SB | - not rated | 2,419 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Inn | 324 Stratford Road, Shirley | 233 yd | |
| Limoncello Ristorante | 326 Stratford Road, Shirley | 235 yd | |
| Nook And Cranny Cafe @ Restored Furniture | 245-251 Stratford Road, Shirley | 289 yd | |
| Karma Restaurant | 340 Stratford Road, Shirley | 294 yd | |
| SugarLush Desserts | 232 Stratford Road, Shirley | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Fields | 330 Stratford Road, Shirley | 251 yd | |
| Saracens Head | 208 Stratford Road, Shirley | 383 yd | |
| The Lion Sport And Eat | 171 Stratford Road, Shirley | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Johns | 260-262 Stratford Road, Shirley | 175 yd | |
| Lucky House | 377 Stratford Road, Shirley | 359 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 381 Stratford Road, Shirley | 372 yd | |
| Seaspray | 395-397 Stratford Road, Shirley | 416 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri Shirley | 203 Stratford Road, Shirley | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | 267-271 Stratford Road, Shirley | 198 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 240-244 Stratford Road, Shirley | 246 yd | |
| Co-Op | 122 Haslucks Green Road, Shirley | 806 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc - Petrol Station | 545 Stratford Road, Shirley | 946 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 545 Stratford Road, Shirley | 946 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| Shirley Park PARKGATE MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 425 yd |
| The Gym (Shirley Solihull) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Shirley Heath Junior School COOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Hazel Oak School HAZELOAK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 887 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.