Cranmore Boulevard is in Shirley, Solihull and in Solihull district. B90 4RU 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 Cranmore Boulevard, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B90 4RG, B90 4RZ, B90 4RQ, B90 4RX, B90 4RS, B90 4RF, B90 4RN, B90 4SA, B90 4SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B90 4RU 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 | 52.9% | 51.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.6% | 1.5% | 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 | 31.9% | 33.1% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 47.2% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 45.5% | 52.3% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 32.4% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.3% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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% | 19% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 12.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 14.5% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 21.8% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 26.6% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 94.8% | 82.1% | -12.7% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
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 | 96.3% | 89.9% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 90.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranmore Boulevard was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.6% lower than the St Alphege average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Cranmore Boulevard has the 8th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Alphege and the 139th lowest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Cranmore Boulevard, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-11-24 | £332,773 |
| 110 Cranmore Boulevard, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2024-08-30 | £260,081 |
| 106 Cranmore Boulevard, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-07-31 | £223,379 |
| 92 Cranmore Boulevard, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-05-01 | £375,583 |
| 50 Cranmore Boulevard, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-10-20 | £256,326 |
B90 4RU 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranmore Infant School Northland Road , Shirley B90 4SA | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widney Junior School Clifton Crescent , B91 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Heath Junior School Coombe Road , Shirley B90 3DS | - not rated | 862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , Shirley B90 4AY | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , Shirley B90 4AY | - not rated | 984 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderbrook Leading Edge School and Arts College Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange School Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,602 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Sixth Form College Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 194 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossomfield Centre Blossomfield Road , Solihull College Campus B91 1SB | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montessori School 98 Widney Manor Road , B91 3JJ | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munch | Secure Trust Bank, 1 Arleston Way | 292 yd | |
| Hayfield Homes Construction Ltd | Hayfield House, 4 Arleston Way | 377 yd | |
| The Shirley Club | Shirley Social Club, 135 Marshall Lake Road | 430 yd | |
| The Best Cafe In Selco | Selco, Ashbourne Way | 460 yd | |
| Wonky's | PMJ House, Highlands Road | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ale Hub Limited | 277 Longmore Road, Shirley | 378 yd | |
| Shirley Social Club Ltd | 135 Marshall Lake Road, Shirley | 430 yd | |
| Hillfield Farm | 6 Cranbrook Way, Shirley | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New House | 255 Longmore Road, Shirley | 463 yd | |
| Loyds Spice | 253A Longmore Road, Shirley | 470 yd | |
| Cranmore Fish Bar | 244 Cranmore Boulevard, Shirley | 537 yd | |
| Boulevard | 252 Cranmore Boulevard, Shirley | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 252 Longmore Road, Shirley | 350 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Sears Retail Park, Unit 2A | 669 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc - Petrol Station | 545 Stratford Road, Shirley | 833 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 545 Stratford Road, Shirley | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Widney Junior School CLIFTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Solihull Indoor Bowls Club Brick Kiln Lane | indoor bowls | 596 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Solihull Cranmore) CRANMORE BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 623 yd |
| Solihull Football Centre Brick Kiln Lane | artificial grass pitch | 643 yd |
| Solihull Municipal Club Brick Kiln Lane | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Shirley Heath Junior School COOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Blossomfield Club Ltd BLOSSOMFIELD CLUB BLOSSOMFIELD CLUB WIDNEY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 986 yd |
| Alderbrook School BLOSSOMFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 183.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.