The Crescent, Solihull, B91 1JR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B91 1JR 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	52.1%	50.6%	-1.5%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	47.9%	49.4%	1.5%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

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 B91 1JR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66% 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	20.1%	24.1%	4.0%	37.9%	-13.8%
Married: Opposite sex	67.4%	66%	-1.4%	44.2%	21.8%
Separated	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	4.8%	3.8%	-1.0%	9.1%	-5.3%
Widowed	6.6%	5.2%	-1.4%	6.1%	-0.9%

Health

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	58.3%	54.5%	-3.8%	48.4%	6.1%
Good health	30.2%	30.5%	0.3%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	10.1%	12.1%	2.0%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around B91 1JR this area, 4.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 57%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.3%	4.8%	-5.5%	18.2%	-13.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.3%	6.5%	-0.8%	9.6%	-3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.6%	13.1%	-0.5%	13.4%	-0.3%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	2.7%	0.5%	5.3%	-2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	14.1%	3.1%	16.9%	-2.8%
Degree or Similar	53.8%	57%	3.2%	33.8%	23.2%
Other	1.8%	1.7%	-0.1%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	2.5%	1.9%	0.7%	1.8%
Indian	6.5%	12.5%	6.0%	3.1%	9.4%
Pakistani	3.6%	5.7%	2.1%	2.7%	3.0%
Other Asian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.8%	0.3%	-1.5%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.1%
White	84.9%	75.6%	-9.3%	81.4%	-5.8%
Arab	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.5% 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	89.9%	83.5%	-6.4%	83.2%	0.3%
European Union	1.2%	4%	2.8%	6.1%	-2.1%
Africa	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	5.9%	10.8%	4.9%	5.6%	5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.1%	84%	-5.1%	83.2%	0.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	10.6%	10.3%	9.8%	0.8%
5-10 Years	1.5%	0.9%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	7.4%	4.6%	-2.8%	1.9%	2.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.5%	76.7%	11.8%
Ireland	3.6%	0.6%	3.0%
Germany	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Eastern Asia	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
No passport held	3.4%	13.5%	-10.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.5%	37.2%	-15.7%
Christian	54.8%	46.2%	8.6%
Hindu	5.9%	1.7%	4.2%
Jewish	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	7.1%	6.5%	0.6%
Sikh	5.1%	0.9%	4.2%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is The Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 26.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.9% lower than the St Alphege average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Crescent has the 17th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Alphege and the 201st lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£62,900

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in B91 1JR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Crescent are based on 166 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Solihull.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Crescent, Solihull, B91 1JR

Estimated Average Property Prices for B91 1JR

Average Price
£1,087,665

Semi-Detached
£1,003,596

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,110,084

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Crescent

Average Price
£820,631

Semi-Detached
£481,210

Terraced
£344,396

Detached
£1,137,962

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
42 The Crescent, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£700,000	2023-03-06	£697,233
38 The Crescent, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£1,225,000	2019-12-04	£1,555,164
42 The Crescent, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£505,000	2019-11-08	£633,134
36 The Crescent, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£1,160,000	2019-04-16	£1,450,720
32 The Crescent, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£1,100,000	2016-03-18	£1,609,289

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B91 1JR

Employment

B91 1JR 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 B91 1JR 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%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	97
Retired	87
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	25
Looking after home or family	21
Student (economically inactive)	19
Other	7
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	26
Professional, scientific and technical activities	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	17
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Other	13
Information and communication	12
Construction	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Manufacturing	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greswold Primary School Buryfield Road , B91 2AZ	3out of 4	870 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School New Road , B91 3DW	4out of 4	1,203 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sharmans Cross Junior School Sharmans Cross Road , B91 1PH	3out of 4	1,355 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ	- not rated	1,450 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oak Cottage Primary School Greswolde Road , B91 1DY	3out of 4	1,476 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lode Heath School Lode Lane , B91 2HW	3out of 4	1,201 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ	- not rated	1,445 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN	3out of 4	1,540 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Dingle Lane , B91 3PD	4out of 4	1,606 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER	3out of 4	2,285 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB	- not rated	1,005 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR	- not rated	1,764 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eversfield Preparatory School Warwick Road , B91 1AT	- not rated	522 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ruckleigh School 17 Lode Lane , B91 2AB	- not rated	715 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Solihull School Warwick Road , B91 3DJ	- not rated	1,228 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Triple Crown Centre Lode Lane , B91 2HW	3out of 4	1,286 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER	3out of 4	2,447 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Qiutian	58 Station Road, Solihull	388 yd
The Jade Wok	56 Station Road, Solihull	394 yd
Sabai Sabai	52 - 54 Station Road, Solihull	400 yd
Beef N Buns Ltd	44 Station Road, Solihull	426 yd
Solihull KFC	42 Station Road, Solihull	431 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Funky Bear Solihull	50 Station Road, Solihull	409 yd
White Swan	32-34 Station Road, Solihull	460 yd
The Flute & Flagon (88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger)	28-30 Station Road, Solihull	472 yd
Popworld	16 Poplar Road, Solihull	555 yd
The Honey Club	76A High Street, Solihull	709 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	46 Station Road, Solihull	417 yd
Haus Of Desserts	44 Station Road, Solihull	426 yd
Subway	3 Station Road, Solihull	579 yd
Burger King	Unit 1, 15-19 High Street	633 yd
Greggs PLC	33 High Street, Solihull	665 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose	29 Homer Road, Solihull	486 yd
Aldi Food Stores Ltd	Aldi Stores Ltd, 83 Homer Road	609 yd
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury Plc, Poplar Way	679 yd
Tesco	8 Hermitage Road, Solihull	947 yd
Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd	Morrisons Store, George Road	1,003 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Eversfield Preparatory School WARWICK ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	349 yd
Club At St Johns WARWICK ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	393 yd
Tudor Grange Leisure Centre TUDOR GRANGE LEISURE CENTRE TUDOR GRANGE LEISURE CENTRE BLOSSOMFIELD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool	575 yd
Norman Green Sports & Tennis Centre (Closed) Blossomfield Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	605 yd
Tudor Grange Sports Centre (Closed) Blossomfield Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	605 yd
Club Moativation (Solihull) HOMER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	864 yd
Greswold Primary School BURYFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	867 yd
Solihull Arden Club SHARMANS CROSS ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	879 yd
Tudor Grange Park TUDOR GRANGE PARK TUDOR GRANGE PARK MONKSPATH HALL ROAD	cycling	970 yd
Solihull College (Blossomfield Campus) BLOSSOMFIELD ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,004 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	201.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of B91 1JR