Stratford Road is in Shirley, Solihull and in Solihull district. B90 4BL is located in the Shirley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Solihull. This postcode has been in use since 2009-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B90 4BQ, B90 4BG, B90 4QP, B90 4QQ, B90 4QR, B90 4BH, B90 4BE, B90 4QL, B90 4QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B90 4BL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 50% | 52% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50% | 48% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 35.8% | 33% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 47.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 9.3% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 47.5% | 43.5% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 14.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 23.2% | 18.1% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 11.3% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 13.7% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 40.6% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% 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 | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 9.5% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 86.3% | 74.7% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 93.1% | 86.4% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 86.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.3% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stratford Road was 147.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.1% higher than the St Alphege average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stratford Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Alphege and the 82nd highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 92.9%.

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 6 Mulberry Court, 785 Stratford Road, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2023-09-15 | £225,043 |
| Apartment 1 Mulberry Court, 785 Stratford Road, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2023-01-06 | £212,424 |
| Apartment 8 Mulberry Court, 785 Stratford Road, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-03-15 | £290,177 |
| Apartment 12 Mulberry Court, 785 Stratford Road, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2019-01-30 | £233,407 |
| Apartment 6 Mulberry Court, 785 Stratford Road, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-08-07 | £236,321 |
B90 4BL 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,957 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 | 807 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmore Infant School Northland Road , Shirley B90 4SA | 4out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widney Junior School Clifton Crescent , B91 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Heath Junior School Coombe Road , Shirley B90 3DS | 4out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Infant School Woodlands Lane , Shirley B90 2PX | 2out of 4 | 1,318 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 | 1,524 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | 4out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 4,229 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 | 2,498 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 3,343 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull Alternative Provision Academy Cranmore Avenue , Shirley B90 4LE | - not rated | 862 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 3,666 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversfield Preparatory School Warwick Road , B91 1AT | - not rated | 3,822 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger Blue | 268 Cranmore Boulevard, Shirley | 445 yd | |
| The Best Cafe In Selco | Selco, Ashbourne Way | 520 yd | |
| Cafe Aspen - Yogahaven Solihull | T M D House, Radway Road | 562 yd | |
| Village Hotel Club Solihull | The Green, Dog Kennel Lane | 653 yd | |
| John Lewis Food Services | John Lewis Customer Delivery Hub, 4 Cranbrook Way | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfield Farm | 6 Cranbrook Way, Shirley | 679 yd | |
| Shirley Social Club Ltd | 135 Marshall Lake Road, Shirley | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard | 252 Cranmore Boulevard, Shirley | 462 yd | |
| Cranmore Fish Bar | 244 Cranmore Boulevard, Shirley | 475 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Solihull Cranmore) CRANMORE BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 360 yd |
| The Regency Hotel Leisure Club STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 373 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Solihull Fitness) OTIUM PARK OTIUM PARK HIGHLANDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 624 yd |
| Village Gym (Solihull) DOG KENNEL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 659 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 | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.