Wharf Lane is in Solihull and in Solihull district. B91 2JG is located in the Silhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Solihull. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wharf Lane, Solihull, B91 2JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B91 2LA, B91 2LW, B91 2SJ, B91 2JN, B91 2LQ, B91 2SH, B91 2LE, B91 2NG, B91 2LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B91 2JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.8% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.2% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 37.1% | 40.9% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 46.1% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (88%) 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 | 61% | 59.6% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 28.4% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 9.2% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around B91 2JG this area, 7.1% 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 61.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.8% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 4.6% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 12.6% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 55% | 61.5% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 27.7% |
| Other | 7.6% | 2.2% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 20.6% | 21.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 18.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 69.6% | 51.6% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -29.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
In this area, 61.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 61.9% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.5% | 23.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 18.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 73.4% | 61.9% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 5% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 9.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 10.2% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 16.5% | 1.2% | 15.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Hindu | 17.8% | 1.7% | 16.1% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wharf Lane was 43.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% lower than the Elmdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wharf Lane has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Elmdon and the 315th lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156 Wharf Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2008-06-20 | £182,650 |
| Full-Time Employee | 184 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 5,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greswold Primary School Buryfield Road , B91 2AZ | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree Wherretts Well Lane , B91 2SD | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School Stockwell Rise , B92 9LX | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Junior School Coppice Road , B92 9JY | 2out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ulverley School Rodney Road , B92 8RZ | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 413 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ | - not rated | 2,581 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | 4out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,896 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 | 2,275 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 2,279 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 | 384 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversfield Preparatory School Warwick Road , B91 1AT | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruckleigh School 17 Lode Lane , B91 2AB | - not rated | 976 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull School Warwick Road , B91 3DJ | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull Play Town | Unit 3, Vulcan House Industrial Estate | 342 yd | |
| Claudies Club Soft Play | GSA Swim Centre, 2 Vulcan Road | 489 yd | |
| Greswold Greyhounds | Greswold Primary School, Buryfield Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Elephant | 34 Hermitage Road, Solihull | 271 yd | |
| Dance Warehouse | Collets House, Boulton Road | 412 yd | |
| Land Rover Sports & Social Club | The Sportsground, Billsmore Green | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rickshaw Express | 1A Cornyx Lane, Solihull | 68 yd | |
| Luck-E-Chef | 12 Hermitage Road, Solihull | 392 yd | |
| Saffron Indian Takeaway | 58 Damson Lane, Solihull | 563 yd | |
| Greville Fish Bar | 2 Damson Lane, Solihull | 595 yd | |
| Damson Wood Take Away | 69 Rowood Drive, Solihull | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 8 Hermitage Road, Solihull | 400 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dino'S Fitness World (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Vulcan Road | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| Lode Heath School LODE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Greswold Primary School BURYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Elmdon Heath Recreation Ground DAMSON LANE | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| The Land Rover Sports & Social Club THE SPORTSGROUND THE SPORTSGROUND BILLSMORE GREEN | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Eversfield Preparatory School WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,064 yd |
| Club At St Johns WARWICK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,086 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.