St Gerards Road is in Solihull and in Solihull district. B91 1TZ is located in the Shirley East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Solihull. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Gerards Road, Solihull, B91 1TZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B91 1TY, B91 1TG, B91 1TH, B91 1TQ, B91 1TP, B91 1UE, B91 1UB, B91 1TA, B91 1TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B91 1TZ is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 45.8% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 54.2% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 1TZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% 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 | 19.1% | 19.8% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.4% | 63.8% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 8.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.3% | 55.9% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 30% | 31.4% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 10.2% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| 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.
In the area around B91 1TZ this area, 8.2% 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 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 8.2% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 6.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 16.4% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.8% | 49.3% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 15.5% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.1% | 78.8% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 92.4% | 85.4% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 7.7% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 85.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 2.2% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.3% | 37.2% | -17.9% |
| Christian | 63% | 46.2% | 16.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Gerards Road was 16.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.0% lower than the St Alphege average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Gerards Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Alphege and the 125th lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 St Gerards Road, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £442,000 | 2019-01-18 | £550,044 |
| 18 St Gerards Road, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2014-04-30 | £615,164 |
| 19 St Gerards Road, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2009-05-15 | £434,069 |
| 10 St Gerards Road, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2008-01-25 | £481,710 |
| 10 St Gerards Road, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2006-10-05 | £486,880 |
B91 1TZ 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 1TZ 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 | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 4,921 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 | 4out of 4 | 607 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widney Junior School Clifton Crescent , B91 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School Eastcote Close , Shirley B90 3QX | 4out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharmans Cross Junior School Sharmans Cross Road , B91 1PH | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Heath Junior School Coombe Road , Shirley B90 3DS | 4out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | 4out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Hall School Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | 2out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,712 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 | 1,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 2,461 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 | 837 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversfield Preparatory School Warwick Road , B91 1AT | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruckleigh School 17 Lode Lane , B91 2AB | - not rated | 2,462 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 | 836 yd | |
| Munch | Secure Trust Bank, 1 Arleston Way | 854 yd | |
| Hayfield Homes Construction Ltd | Hayfield House, 4 Arleston Way | 890 yd | |
| Wonky's | PMJ House, Highlands Road | 1,007 yd | |
| Costa @ Next | Sears Retail Park, Oakenshaw Road | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ale Hub Limited | 277 Longmore Road, Shirley | 508 yd | |
| Shirley Social Club Ltd | 135 Marshall Lake Road, Shirley | 836 yd | |
| Sharmans Cross | 127 Prospect Lane, Solihull | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New House | 255 Longmore Road, Shirley | 572 yd | |
| Loyds Spice | 253A Longmore Road, Shirley | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Supermarket | 252 Longmore Road, Shirley | 553 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Sears Retail Park, Unit 2A | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alderbrook School BLOSSOMFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Widney Junior School CLIFTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Solihull Municipal Club Brick Kiln Lane | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Tudor Grange Academy Solihull Dingle Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 860 yd |
| Solihull Indoor Bowls Club Brick Kiln Lane | indoor bowls | 876 yd |
| Solihull Football Centre Brick Kiln Lane | artificial grass pitch | 913 yd |
| Solihull College (Blossomfield Campus) BLOSSOMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,020 yd |
| Blossomfield Club Ltd BLOSSOMFIELD CLUB BLOSSOMFIELD CLUB WIDNEY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,042 yd |
| Sharmons Cross Junior School SHARMANS CROSS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Silhill Football Club SHARMANS CROSS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.