Shilton Close is in Shirley, Solihull and in Solihull district. B90 4TW is located in the Blythe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meriden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shilton Close, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B90 4TN, B90 4TS, B90 4TR, B90 4TX, B90 4TA, B90 4TE, B90 4TU, B90 4TF, B90 4TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B90 4TW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 52% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B90 4TW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.8% | 16.7% | -7.1% | 37.9% | -21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.9% | 69.7% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 25.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 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 | 51.5% | 47.2% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 35.5% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 14% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 12.4% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 7.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 10.4% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 13.1% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 49.8% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 15.6% | 18.5% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 15.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 80.5% | 73.8% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 86.5% | 85.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 9.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 85.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 0.3% | -10.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 7.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 8.5% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shilton Close was 20.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the Blythe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shilton Close has the 29th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Blythe and the 131st lowest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Shilton Close, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-03-24 | £503,497 |
| 22 Shilton Close, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £538,500 | 2024-12-19 | £530,984 |
| 9 Shilton Close, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2024-12-16 | £546,083 |
| 16 Shilton Close, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-03-25 | £434,358 |
| 1 Shilton Close, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-02-19 | £517,831 |
B90 4TW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B90 4TW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheswick Green Primary School Cheswick Way , Cheswick Green B90 4HG | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widney Junior School Clifton Crescent , B91 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmore Infant School Northland Road , Shirley B90 4SA | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , Shirley B90 4AY | 3out of 4 | 2,062 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 | 1,927 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Leading Edge School and Arts College Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,540 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Sixth Form College Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 2,745 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 2,745 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 | 1,447 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montessori School 98 Widney Manor Road , B91 3JJ | - not rated | 2,170 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossomfield Centre Blossomfield Road , Solihull College Campus B91 1SB | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 3,133 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Martin's School Malvern Hall , Brueton Avenue B91 3EN | - not rated | 3,332 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | 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 | 540 yd | |
| Fundamental Movement Academy | Unit 38, Monkspath Business Park | 714 yd | |
| The Cafe @ Tesco Extra | 1505 Stratford Road, Shirley | 794 yd | |
| Hallies Cafe | Street Record, Farmhouse Way | 873 yd | |
| Cafe Aspen - Yogahaven Solihull | T M D House, Radway Road | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfield Farm | 6 Cranbrook Way, Shirley | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, 1505 Stratford Road | 794 yd | |
| Monkspath Chinese Take Away | 16 Farmhouse Way, Monkspath | 865 yd | |
| Shelly Farm Chip Shop | 12 Farmhouse Way, Monkspath | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1505 Stratford Road, Shirley | 794 yd | |
| Tesco Extra - Filling Station | 1505 Stratford Road, Shirley | 794 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 14 Farmhouse Way, Monkspath | 892 yd | |
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 4 Farmhouse Way, Monkspath | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Solihull Fitness) OTIUM PARK OTIUM PARK HIGHLANDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 550 yd |
| The Regency Hotel Leisure Club STRATFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 796 yd |
| Shirley Golf Club STRATFORD ROAD | golf | 908 yd |
| Hillfield Park TIBBERTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.