B90 3BU is in Foxgrove Road, Solihull and Solihull district. B90 3BU 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 Foxgrove Road, Solihull, B90 3BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B90 3DQ, B90 3EH, B90 3BY, B90 4BF, B90 3ED, B90 3BT, B90 3DS, B90 4AA, B90 3EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B90 3BU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% 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 | 59.3% | 57% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 6.0% |
| Male | 40.7% | 43% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -6.0% |
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 | 21.3% | 26.3% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 38% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 10.2% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 25.1% | 20% | -5.1% | 6.1% | 13.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.7% | 38.9% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 28.9% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 23.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 32.4% | 25% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 6.9% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 16.7% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 30.4% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 2.5% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 84.2% | 82.8% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 92.5% | 86.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 85.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 0% | -9.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.7% | 37.2% | -14.5% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around B90 3BU was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.0% higher than the Olton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
B90 3BU has the 4th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Olton and the 130th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Union Road, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-10-29 | £555,054 |
| 27 Union Road, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £557,000 | 2024-08-19 | £559,827 |
| 10 Pegasus Court, 29 Union Road, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-07-16 | £206,811 |
| 24 Pegasus Court, 29 Union Road, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-03-21 | £121,423 |
| 20 Pegasus Court, 29 Union Road, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-01-15 | £108,800 |
B90 3BU 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 3BU 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 | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 3,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Heath Junior School Coombe Road , Shirley B90 3DS | 4out of 4 | 371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James Halifax Road , Shirley B90 2BT | 4out of 4 | 531 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School Eastcote Close , Shirley B90 3QX | 4out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Infant School Woodlands Lane , Shirley B90 2PX | 2out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , Shirley B90 4AY | - not rated | 957 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | 4out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,798 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 | 2,250 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 3,648 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 | 406 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 994 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Alternative Provision Academy Cranmore Avenue , Shirley B90 4LE | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,761 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Shirley | 403 Stratford Road, Shirley | 157 yd | |
| Shirley Spice | 393 Stratford Road, Shirley | 186 yd | |
| Fukuoka | 373 Stratford Road, Shirley | 230 yd | |
| Karma Restaurant | 340 Stratford Road, Shirley | 319 yd | |
| Limoncello Ristorante | 326 Stratford Road, Shirley | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Fields | 330 Stratford Road, Shirley | 356 yd | |
| Shirley Social Club Ltd | 135 Marshall Lake Road, Shirley | 681 yd | |
| Ale Hub Limited | 277 Longmore Road, Shirley | 803 yd | |
| Saracens Head | 208 Stratford Road, Shirley | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaspray | 395-397 Stratford Road, Shirley | 189 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 381 Stratford Road, Shirley | 209 yd | |
| Lucky House | 377 Stratford Road, Shirley | 222 yd | |
| Loyds Spice | 253A Longmore Road, Shirley | 688 yd | |
| New House | 255 Longmore Road, Shirley | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury Plc - Petrol Station | 545 Stratford Road, Shirley | 432 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 545 Stratford Road, Shirley | 432 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Sears Retail Park, Unit 2A | 437 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 267-271 Stratford Road, Shirley | 725 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 240-244 Stratford Road, Shirley | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Heath Junior School COOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 277 yd |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Shirley Park PARKGATE MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 943 yd |
| Light Hall School HATHAWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,059 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.