Pailton Road is in Shirley, Solihull and in Solihull district. B90 3NZ 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 Pailton Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B90 3NY, B90 3PU, B90 3NH, B90 3NX, B90 3PS, B90 3PT, B90 3NG, B90 3PR, B90 3SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B90 3NZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 58.3% | 53.8% | -4.5% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 41.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B90 3NZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.8% | 50.8% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 18.8% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -25.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 20.4% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 11.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 3.1% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 43.4% | 40.6% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 31.8% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 20.1% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 22.2% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 13.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 19% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 7.9% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 20.6% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% 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 | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 81.1% | 75.3% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 91.2% | 91.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 90.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.4% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pailton Road was 85.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% higher than the Olton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pailton Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Olton and the 184th highest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Pailton Road, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £324,000 | 2025-03-27 | £324,641 |
| 70 Pailton Road, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2025-02-28 | £80,872 |
| 76 Pailton Road, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-10-23 | £183,293 |
| 10 Pailton Road, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2020-10-20 | £306,519 |
| 20 Pailton Road, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,500 | 2019-07-08 | £310,301 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 3,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Junior and Infant School Pitmaston Road , Hall Green B28 9PP | - not rated | 766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Academy Pitmaston Road , Hall Green B28 9PP | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School 841 Shirley Road , Hall Green B28 9JJ | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School 841 Shirley Road , Hall Green B28 9JJ | - not rated | 787 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years Academy Ralph Road , Shirley B90 3LB | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,468 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,576 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green School Southam Road , Hall Green B28 0AA | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green School Southam Road , Hall Green B28 0AA | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Sixth Form College Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 4,462 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 4,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,402 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosslyn School 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 463 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanswell School Kineton Green Road , B92 7ER | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleppey Boat | 1492 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 541 yd | |
| Dolce Desserts | 1496 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 541 yd | |
| Veggie Master | 1569 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 571 yd | |
| Big Johns | 1551-1553 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 571 yd | |
| Dosa Village | 135 Stratford Road, Shirley | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Edwardians Sports Club | Streetsbrook Road, Solihull | 414 yd | |
| Simone@Ed's - Old Edwardians Sports Club - | Old Edwardians Sports Club, Streetsbrook Road | 552 yd | |
| The Lion Sport And Eat | 171 Stratford Road, Shirley | 691 yd | |
| Saracens Head | 208 Stratford Road, Shirley | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tug's | 15 Stratford Road, Shirley | 264 yd | |
| Piri Fino | 1498 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 541 yd | |
| Eden Garden | 1512 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 541 yd | |
| Hen KO! | 1545 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 571 yd | |
| Yummy House | 1563 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 21-35 Stratford Road, Shirley | 182 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moseley Cricket Club STREETSBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Palmers Rough Recreation Ground JACEY ROAD | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| The Gym (Shirley Solihull) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Old Edwardians Sports Club STREETSBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Shirley Park PARKGATE MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,066 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| 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 | 2.3% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.