Marshall Lake Road is in Shirley, Solihull and in Solihull district. B90 4RH 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 4RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B90 4RB, B90 4RE, B90 4RS, B90 3ET, B90 3ES, B90 4RF, B90 3ER, B90 4RQ, B90 4RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B90 4RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.4% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.6% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 32.9% | 37.4% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 42.9% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 44.1% | 48% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 36.5% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 12.1% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 21.6% | 14.7% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 6.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 17.1% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 21.3% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 33.9% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 10.4% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 85.9% | 72.1% | -13.8% | 81.4% | -9.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 92.5% | 89.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 89.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0.8% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Sikh | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marshall Lake Road was 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.0% lower than the St Alphege average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Marshall Lake Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Alphege and the 255th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 47.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184E Marshall Lake Road, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-10-23 | £189,433 |
| 164 Marshall Lake Road, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-04-08 | £538,954 |
| 178 Marshall Lake Road, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2022-03-30 | £218,117 |
| 202 Marshall Lake Road, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2020-08-28 | £490,713 |
| 184A Marshall Lake Road, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £295,500 | 2019-10-18 | £374,744 |
B90 4RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,531 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 | 460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmore Infant School Northland Road , Shirley B90 4SA | 4out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , Shirley B90 4AY | - not rated | 801 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widney Junior School Clifton Crescent , B91 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School Eastcote Close , Shirley B90 3QX | 4out of 4 | 1,074 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 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Hall School Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | 2out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | 4out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 3,116 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 | 1,749 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 2,995 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 | 596 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversfield Preparatory School Warwick Road , B91 1AT | - not rated | 3,033 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 | 175 yd | |
| Costa @ Next | Sears Retail Park, Oakenshaw Road | 400 yd | |
| En Foods Limited T/A Subway | Unit H2, Chalford Way | 471 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Unit H2, Chalford Way | 471 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury Marshall Lake, 545 Stratford Road | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Social Club Ltd | 135 Marshall Lake Road, Shirley | 175 yd | |
| Ale Hub Limited | 277 Longmore Road, Shirley | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New House | 255 Longmore Road, Shirley | 209 yd | |
| Loyds Spice | 253A Longmore Road, Shirley | 212 yd | |
| Cranmore Fish Bar | 244 Cranmore Boulevard, Shirley | 640 yd | |
| Boulevard | 252 Cranmore Boulevard, Shirley | 654 yd | |
| Seaspray | 395-397 Stratford Road, Shirley | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 252 Longmore Road, Shirley | 135 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Sears Retail Park, Unit 2A | 383 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc - Petrol Station | 545 Stratford Road, Shirley | 579 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 545 Stratford Road, Shirley | 579 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Heath Junior School COOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Widney Junior School CLIFTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Solihull Cranmore) CRANMORE BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 817 yd |
| Solihull Indoor Bowls Club Brick Kiln Lane | indoor bowls | 885 yd |
| Solihull Football Centre Brick Kiln Lane | artificial grass pitch | 933 yd |
| Solihull Municipal Club Brick Kiln Lane | grass pitches | 1,012 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 | 119.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.