Harwood Grove is in Shirley, Solihull and in Solihull district. B90 4AW is located in the Shirley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Solihull. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harwood Grove, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B90 4AP, B90 4AS, B90 4AN, B90 4AR, B90 4AT, B90 4AL, B90 4AY, B90 4DQ, B90 4DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B90 4AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.6% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.4% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 4AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 53.3% | 48.6% | -4.7% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 33% | 7.4% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 42.4% | 44.2% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 39.4% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.9% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 21.8% | 16% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 9.4% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 16.7% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 36.9% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 7% | 9.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 85.5% | 75.7% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 79.5% 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 | 90.3% | 79.5% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 79.9% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10.2% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 3.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harwood Grove was 639.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 430.5% higher than the St Alphege average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Harwood Grove has the 3rd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Alphege and the 12th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 145.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Ardendale Harwood Grove, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-05-24 | £177,480 |
| Flat 16 Ardendale Harwood Grove, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2021-09-30 | £182,272 |
| Flat 12 Ardendale Harwood Grove, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2021-08-12 | £154,959 |
| Flat 9 Ardendale Harwood Grove, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2021-03-29 | £172,103 |
| Flat 9 Ardendale Harwood Grove, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2020-03-26 | £144,853 |
B90 4AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , Shirley B90 4AY | - not rated | 238 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Heath Junior School Coombe Road , Shirley B90 3DS | 4out of 4 | 460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Infant School Woodlands Lane , Shirley B90 2PX | 2out of 4 | 512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James Halifax Road , Shirley B90 2BT | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmore Infant School Northland Road , Shirley B90 4SA | 4out of 4 | 1,214 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 | 735 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | 4out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 3,482 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 | 2,433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 3,649 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 | 986 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Alternative Provision Academy Cranmore Avenue , Shirley B90 4LE | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 2,687 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 3,457 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| En Foods Limited T/A Subway | Unit H2, Chalford Way | 214 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Unit H2, Chalford Way | 214 yd | |
| Costa @ Next | Sears Retail Park, Oakenshaw Road | 292 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury Marshall Lake, 545 Stratford Road | 297 yd | |
| The Shirley Club | Shirley Social Club, 135 Marshall Lake Road | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Social Club Ltd | 135 Marshall Lake Road, Shirley | 515 yd | |
| Ale Hub Limited | 277 Longmore Road, Shirley | 841 yd | |
| Strawberry Fields | 330 Stratford Road, Shirley | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard | 252 Cranmore Boulevard, Shirley | 653 yd | |
| Cranmore Fish Bar | 244 Cranmore Boulevard, Shirley | 655 yd | |
| Loyds Spice | 253A Longmore Road, Shirley | 785 yd | |
| New House | 255 Longmore Road, Shirley | 791 yd | |
| Seaspray | 395-397 Stratford Road, Shirley | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury Plc - Petrol Station | 545 Stratford Road, Shirley | 297 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 545 Stratford Road, Shirley | 297 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Sears Retail Park, Unit 2A | 473 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 252 Longmore Road, Shirley | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Heath Junior School COOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Village Gym (Solihull) DOG KENNEL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 746 yd |
| Light Hall School HATHAWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Solihull Cranmore) CRANMORE BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 919 yd |
| Solihull Moors Fc Development Ground TANWORTH LANE | grass pitches | 986 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 | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.