Monkspath Close is in Shirley, Solihull and in Solihull district. B90 4QL 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 Monkspath Close, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B90 4BE, B90 4QG, B90 4QQ, B90 4QF, B90 4QS, B90 4QE, B90 4QP, B90 4BL, B90 4BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B90 4QL 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 Monkspath Close 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.
Monkspath Close 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Monkspath Close, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,500 | 2023-08-07 | £441,875 |
| 14 Monkspath Close, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2017-03-16 | £408,476 |
| 11 Monkspath Close, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,950 | 2016-02-29 | £274,302 |
| 16 Monkspath Close, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2013-07-02 | £258,801 |
| 7 Monkspath Close, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2011-09-26 | £318,066 |
B90 4QL 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 | 4,791 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 | 622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmore Infant School Northland Road , Shirley B90 4SA | 4out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Heath Junior School Coombe Road , Shirley B90 3DS | 4out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Infant School Woodlands Lane , Shirley B90 2PX | 2out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widney Junior School Clifton Crescent , B91 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,215 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 | 1,360 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | 4out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 4,067 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 | 2,438 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 3,364 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 | 798 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 3,475 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversfield Preparatory School Warwick Road , B91 1AT | - not rated | 3,763 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 | 281 yd | |
| The Best Cafe In Selco | Selco, Ashbourne Way | 443 yd | |
| Village Hotel Club Solihull | The Green, Dog Kennel Lane | 562 yd | |
| Cafe Aspen - Yogahaven Solihull | T M D House, Radway Road | 625 yd | |
| Wonky's | PMJ House, Highlands Road | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfield Farm | 6 Cranbrook Way, Shirley | 806 yd | |
| Shirley Social Club Ltd | 135 Marshall Lake Road, Shirley | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard | 252 Cranmore Boulevard, Shirley | 303 yd | |
| Cranmore Fish Bar | 244 Cranmore Boulevard, Shirley | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury Plc - Petrol Station | 545 Stratford Road, Shirley | 1,046 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 545 Stratford Road, Shirley | 1,046 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Sears Retail Park, Unit 2A | 1,079 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 252 Longmore Road, Shirley | 1,084 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 | 316 yd |
| The Regency Hotel Leisure Club STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 549 yd |
| Village Gym (Solihull) DOG KENNEL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 565 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Solihull Fitness) OTIUM PARK OTIUM PARK HIGHLANDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 799 yd |
| Solihull Moors Fc Development Ground TANWORTH LANE | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Solihull Indoor Bowls Club Brick Kiln Lane | indoor bowls | 1,077 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.