Marshall Lake Road is in Shirley, Solihull and in Solihull district. B90 4RB 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 Marshall Lake Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B90 4RH, B90 4RE, B90 3ET, B90 3DF, B90 4RA, B90 3DJ, B90 3ES, B90 4RS, B90 4RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B90 4RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.5% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 31.9% | 32.6% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 48.2% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 10.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 45.2% | 44.5% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 39.8% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 2.2% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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% | 16.5% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 13.4% | -7.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 20.1% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 30.8% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 5.5% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 86.9% | 84% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 89.8% | 84.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 6.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 84.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.4% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marshall Lake Road was 793.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 558.6% higher than the St Alphege average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Marshall Lake Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Alphege and the 9th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181 Marshall Lake Road, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2023-11-20 | £700,753 |
| 177 Marshall Lake Road, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2023-09-22 | £295,684 |
| 149 Marshall Lake Road, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-03-24 | £320,953 |
| 159A Marshall Lake Road, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £899,500 | 2021-11-16 | £974,294 |
| 183 Marshall Lake Road, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-03-31 | £457,095 |
B90 4RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in B90 4RB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Heath Junior School Coombe Road , Shirley B90 3DS | 4out of 4 | 386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmore Infant School Northland Road , Shirley B90 4SA | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , Shirley B90 4AY | - not rated | 741 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widney Junior School Clifton Crescent , B91 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School Eastcote Close , Shirley B90 3QX | 4out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Hall School Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | 2out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | 4out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 3,123 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 | 1,821 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 3,075 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 | 656 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 2,675 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversfield Preparatory School Warwick Road , B91 1AT | - not rated | 3,099 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shirley Club | Shirley Social Club, 135 Marshall Lake Road | 98 yd | |
| Costa @ Next | Sears Retail Park, Oakenshaw Road | 324 yd | |
| En Foods Limited T/A Subway | Unit H2, Chalford Way | 398 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Unit H2, Chalford Way | 398 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury Marshall Lake, 545 Stratford Road | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Social Club Ltd | 135 Marshall Lake Road, Shirley | 98 yd | |
| Ale Hub Limited | 277 Longmore Road, Shirley | 236 yd | |
| Strawberry Fields | 330 Stratford Road, Shirley | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyds Spice | 253A Longmore Road, Shirley | 223 yd | |
| New House | 255 Longmore Road, Shirley | 224 yd | |
| Cranmore Fish Bar | 244 Cranmore Boulevard, Shirley | 635 yd | |
| Boulevard | 252 Cranmore Boulevard, Shirley | 647 yd | |
| Seaspray | 395-397 Stratford Road, Shirley | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 252 Longmore Road, Shirley | 188 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Sears Retail Park, Unit 2A | 309 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc - Petrol Station | 545 Stratford Road, Shirley | 499 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 545 Stratford Road, Shirley | 499 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Heath Junior School COOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Solihull Cranmore) CRANMORE BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 832 yd |
| Widney Junior School CLIFTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Solihull Indoor Bowls Club Brick Kiln Lane | indoor bowls | 956 yd |
| Solihull Football Centre Brick Kiln Lane | artificial grass pitch | 1,003 yd |
| Solihull Municipal Club Brick Kiln Lane | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 144.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.