Dove House Lane is in Solihull and in Solihull district. B91 2EW is located in the Lyndon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Solihull. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dove House Lane, Solihull, B91 2EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B91 2ER, B91 2EP, B91 2EN, B92 8NN, B92 8NR, B91 2EL, B92 8RZ, B92 8NS, B92 8QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B91 2EW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 53.3% | 49.8% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.7% | 50.2% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 25.9% | 29.6% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 50.6% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11% | 7.9% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 9.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 39.8% | 50% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 42.7% | 36.5% | -6.2% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 8.8% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 22.4% | 16.7% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11.6% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 10.9% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 7.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.5% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 32.6% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 8.8% | 8.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 76.6% | 75.1% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -6.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 90.5% | 83.6% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 8.4% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 83.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 12.1% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 0.7% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dove House Lane was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% lower than the Elmdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dove House Lane has the 25th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Elmdon and the 220th lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 Dove House Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-11-07 | £527,092 |
| 134 Dove House Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-05-24 | £497,580 |
| 130 Dove House Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-03-28 | £491,905 |
| 146 Dove House Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-12-22 | £639,233 |
| 148 Dove House Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2022-09-23 | £1,028,884 |
B91 2EW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
B91 2EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2EW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 3,944 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulverley School Rodney Road , B92 8RZ | - not rated | 180 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Windrush Close , B92 8QL | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greswold Primary School Buryfield Road , B91 2AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School Stockwell Rise , B92 9LX | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary Old Lode Lane , B92 8LW | 3out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lode Heath School Lode Lane , B91 2HW | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ | - not rated | 3,590 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 3,624 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Crown Centre Lode Lane , B91 2HW | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversfield Preparatory School Warwick Road , B91 1AT | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruckleigh School 17 Lode Lane , B91 2AB | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull School Warwick Road , B91 3DJ | - not rated | 2,640 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JLR Compass Group Kiosks | Jaguar Land Rover, Lode Lane | 556 yd | |
| JLR Ltd Compass Group | Jaguar Land Rover, Lode Lane | 556 yd | |
| Claudies Club Soft Play | GSA Swim Centre, 2 Vulcan Road | 979 yd | |
| The Tasty Cafe | 51-53 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon | 1,015 yd | |
| Olton Golf Club Limited | The Olton Golf Club Ltd, Mirfield Road | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olton Tavern | Lode Lane, Solihull | 450 yd | |
| Land Rover Sports & Social Club | The Sportsground, Billsmore Green | 753 yd | |
| Dance Warehouse | Collets House, Boulton Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Jade | 8 Knightsbridge Road, Olton | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Land Rover Sports & Social Club THE SPORTSGROUND THE SPORTSGROUND BILLSMORE GREEN | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| St Mary'S Church Hall ST MARYS CHURCH HALL ST MARYS CHURCH HALL HOBS MEADOW | 965 yd | |
| Olton Golf Club Ltd MIRFIELD ROAD | golf | 1,036 yd |
| Lode Heath School LODE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,088 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 | 204.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.