Swallows Meadow is in Shirley, Solihull and in Solihull district. B90 4PQ 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 Swallows Meadow, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B90 4QJ, B90 4QH, B90 4BD, B90 4QD, B90 4QE, B90 4PY, B90 4QF, B90 4PX, B90 4PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B90 4PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.6% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 32.9% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 36.6% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 14.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 11.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 (65.3%) 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 | 35.2% | 37.4% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 27.9% | -10.2% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 21.2% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 10% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 | 30% | 25.8% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 12.2% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 13.1% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 30.4% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.6% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 93.5% | 83.4% | -10.1% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 96.8% | 89.3% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 89.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swallows Meadow was 155.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.8% higher than the St Alphege average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swallows Meadow has the 8th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Alphege and the 75th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 49 2 Swallows Meadow, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-03-27 | £119,523 |
| Flat 39 2 Swallows Meadow, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2023-10-17 | £155,957 |
| Flat 30 2 Swallows Meadow, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-11-11 | £118,932 |
| Flat 4 2 Swallows Meadow, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2021-02-10 | £184,086 |
| Flat 49 2 Swallows Meadow, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2020-03-06 | £159,219 |
B90 4PQ 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 4,572 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 | 388 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Heath Junior School Coombe Road , Shirley B90 3DS | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Infant School Woodlands Lane , Shirley B90 2PX | 2out of 4 | 939 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmore Infant School Northland Road , Shirley B90 4SA | 4out of 4 | 978 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widney Junior School Clifton Crescent , B91 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,163 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | 4out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 3,813 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 | 2,335 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 3,375 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 | 743 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 3,192 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversfield Preparatory School Warwick Road , B91 1AT | - not rated | 3,654 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 | 153 yd | |
| The Best Cafe In Selco | Selco, Ashbourne Way | 433 yd | |
| En Foods Limited T/A Subway | Unit H2, Chalford Way | 532 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Unit H2, Chalford Way | 532 yd | |
| Village Hotel Club Solihull | The Green, Dog Kennel Lane | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Social Club Ltd | 135 Marshall Lake Road, Shirley | 648 yd | |
| Ale Hub Limited | 277 Longmore Road, Shirley | 907 yd | |
| Hillfield Farm | 6 Cranbrook Way, Shirley | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard | 252 Cranmore Boulevard, Shirley | 175 yd | |
| Cranmore Fish Bar | 244 Cranmore Boulevard, Shirley | 187 yd | |
| New House | 255 Longmore Road, Shirley | 922 yd | |
| Loyds Spice | 253A Longmore Road, Shirley | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury Plc - Petrol Station | 545 Stratford Road, Shirley | 762 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 545 Stratford Road, Shirley | 762 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Sears Retail Park, Unit 2A | 801 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 252 Longmore Road, Shirley | 858 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 | 407 yd |
| Village Gym (Solihull) DOG KENNEL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 573 yd |
| The Regency Hotel Leisure Club STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 812 yd |
| Shirley Heath Junior School COOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Solihull Moors Fc Development Ground TANWORTH LANE | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Solihull Fitness) OTIUM PARK OTIUM PARK HIGHLANDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,056 yd |
| Solihull Indoor Bowls Club Brick Kiln Lane | indoor bowls | 1,072 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.