Welford Road is in Shirley, Solihull and in Solihull district. B90 3HX 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 Welford Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B90 3HZ, B90 3JB, B90 3JD, B90 3AX, B90 3JX, B90 3FS, B90 3JE, B90 3AU, B90 3HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B90 3HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 3HX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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 | 25% | 28.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.5% | 54.8% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 8.2% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 49.2% | 52% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 32.2% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 10.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 16.8% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 11.4% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 9.6% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 44.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 9.2% | 9.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 77.3% | 76.6% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 90% | 89% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 89.8% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.1% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0.6% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welford Road was 90.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.8% higher than the Olton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Welford Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Olton and the 171st highest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Welford Road, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-09-08 | £355,068 |
| 1A Welford Road, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-07-12 | £303,280 |
| 47 Welford Road, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-09-22 | £454,879 |
| 19 Welford Road, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2023-08-18 | £396,439 |
| 47 Welford Road, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2023-06-30 | £393,944 |
B90 3HX 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years Academy Ralph Road , Shirley B90 3LB | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streetsbrook Infant and Nursery School Ralph Road , Shirley B90 3LB | - not rated | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslucks Green School Haslucks Green Road , Shirley B90 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslucks Green School Haslucks Green Road , Shirley B90 2EJ | - not rated | 682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School Eastcote Close , Shirley B90 3QX | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,006 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Hall School Specialist Mathematics and Computing College Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Hall School Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School, Specialist College for the Performing Arts, Languages and Training Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 1,961 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 | 2,494 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Sixth Form College Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 4,003 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 4,003 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 | 830 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanswell School Kineton Green Road , B92 7ER | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damson In Bloom Ltd | 175 Stratford Road, Shirley | 151 yd | |
| Fiesta Del Asado | 177 Stratford Road, Shirley | 152 yd | |
| Shapla Tandoori | 173A Stratford Road, Shirley | 152 yd | |
| The Lion | 171 Stratford Road, Shirley | 160 yd | |
| Coffee Roaster | 143 Stratford Road, Shirley | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion Sport And Eat | 171 Stratford Road, Shirley | 160 yd | |
| Saracens Head | 208 Stratford Road, Shirley | 317 yd | |
| Strawberry Fields | 330 Stratford Road, Shirley | 855 yd | |
| Simone@Ed's - Old Edwardians Sports Club - | Old Edwardians Sports Club, Streetsbrook Road | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKVP - Wrapchic | 177A Stratford Road, Shirley | 166 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 193 Stratford Road, Shirley | 187 yd | |
| Shirley Kebab House | 161 Stratford Road, Shirley | 202 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri Shirley | 203 Stratford Road, Shirley | 216 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 152 Stratford Road, Shirley | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | 267-271 Stratford Road, Shirley | 420 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 240-244 Stratford Road, Shirley | 423 yd | |
| Co-Op | 122 Haslucks Green Road, Shirley | 789 yd | |
| Tesco | 21-35 Stratford Road, Shirley | 798 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Shirley Solihull) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 329 yd |
| Shirley Park PARKGATE MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 504 yd |
| Palmers Rough Recreation Ground JACEY ROAD | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Old Edwardians Sports Club STREETSBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Moseley Cricket Club STREETSBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 229.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.