Sandbarn Close is in Shirley, Solihull and in Solihull district. B90 4TQ is located in the Blythe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meriden. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandbarn Close, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B90 4TG, B90 4TH, B90 4UA, B90 4TF, B90 4TJ, B90 4TP, B90 4TL, B90 4TB, B90 4NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B90 4TQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.4% | -0.4% | 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 | 38.3% | 35.4% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 42.9% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 14.2% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 52.3% | 47.6% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 35.2% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 14.4% | 15.8% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 18% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 5.7% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 78.5% | 78.7% | 0.2% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 89.1% | 85.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 7.4% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 85% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 8% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 2.2% | -5.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandbarn Close was 143.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 175.3% higher than the Blythe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandbarn Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Blythe and the 94th highest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% 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 Sandbarn Close, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2023-11-10 | £135,305 |
| 21 Sandbarn Close, Solihull, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2019-11-28 | £302,375 |
| 5 Sandbarn Close, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2019-10-18 | £374,480 |
| 14 Sandbarn Close, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-01-20 | £352,348 |
| 2 Sandbarn Close, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2015-07-10 | £398,285 |
B90 4TQ 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkspath Junior and Infant School Farmhouse Way , Shirley B90 4EH | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheswick Green Primary School Cheswick Way , Cheswick Green B90 4HG | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widney Junior School Clifton Crescent , B91 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmore Infant School Northland Road , Shirley B90 4SA | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , Shirley B90 4AY | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Grange School Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Leading Edge School and Arts College Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ | - not rated | 2,135 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 | 2,530 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Sixth Form College Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 2,883 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 | 1,277 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montessori School 98 Widney Manor Road , B91 3JJ | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossomfield Centre Blossomfield Road , Solihull College Campus B91 1SB | - not rated | 2,530 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 2,902 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 3,221 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Lewis Food Services | John Lewis Customer Delivery Hub, 4 Cranbrook Way | 337 yd | |
| Cafe Aspen - Yogahaven Solihull | T M D House, Radway Road | 690 yd | |
| Fundamental Movement Academy | Unit 38, Monkspath Business Park | 761 yd | |
| Wonky's | PMJ House, Highlands Road | 1,021 yd | |
| The Cafe @ Tesco Extra | 1505 Stratford Road, Shirley | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfield Farm | 6 Cranbrook Way, Shirley | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, 1505 Stratford Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1505 Stratford Road, Shirley | 1,042 yd | |
| Tesco Extra - Filling Station | 1505 Stratford Road, Shirley | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Solihull Fitness) OTIUM PARK OTIUM PARK HIGHLANDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 277 yd |
| The Regency Hotel Leisure Club STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 526 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Solihull Cranmore) CRANMORE BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 962 yd |
| Shirley Golf Club STRATFORD ROAD | golf | 1,022 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 | 234.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.