Muswell Close, Solihull, B91 2QS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B91 2QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.8%	51.8%	-5.0%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	43.2%	48.2%	5.0%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

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	31.4%	38.6%	7.2%	37.9%	0.7%
Married: Opposite sex	37.7%	34.8%	-2.9%	44.2%	-9.4%
Separated	3.7%	3.8%	0.1%	2.2%	1.6%
Divorced	11.5%	16.3%	4.8%	9.1%	7.2%
Widowed	15.7%	6.5%	-9.2%	6.1%	0.4%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	35.9%	42.8%	6.9%	48.4%	-5.6%
Good health	33.2%	27.9%	-5.3%	33.6%	-5.7%
Fair health	22.3%	19.8%	-2.5%	12.7%	7.1%
Bad health	7.3%	8.1%	0.8%	4.0%	4.1%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	1.2%	0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.8%	21.2%	-7.6%	18.2%	3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.5%	9.8%	-0.7%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.5%	13%	1.5%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	1%	2.2%	1.2%	5.3%	-3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	13%	2.0%	16.9%	-3.9%
Degree or Similar	30.9%	38%	7.1%	33.8%	4.2%
Other	6.3%	2.7%	-3.6%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	4.1%	2.7%	-1.4%	3.1%	-0.4%
Pakistani	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.7%	-0.5%
Other Asian	2.3%	0.4%	-1.9%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	2.7%	2.7%	2.5%	0.2%
Black Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.7%	0.9%	-1.8%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	0.8%	0.1%
White	87.3%	86.5%	-0.8%	81.4%	5.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.2% 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	89.1%	83.2%	-5.9%	83.2%	0.0%
European Union	3.6%	7.7%	4.1%	6.1%	1.6%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.9%	4.5%	3.6%	2.7%	1.8%
Middle East and Asia	4.5%	3.6%	-0.9%	5.6%	-2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	1.3%	-0.8%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.7%	83.6%	-4.1%	83.2%	0.4%
10+ Years	1.4%	11%	9.6%	9.8%	1.2%
5-10 Years	2.3%	5%	2.7%	2.9%	2.1%
2-5 Years	4.1%	0.5%	-3.6%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	0%	-4.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.7%	76.7%	-5.0%
Ireland	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Germany	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Romania	3.1%	0.9%	2.2%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
North Africa	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	16.1%	13.5%	2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.2%	37.2%	-3.0%
Christian	50.5%	46.2%	4.3%
Hindu	2.3%	1.7%	0.6%
Muslim	5.4%	6.5%	-1.1%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is Muswell Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Muswell Close was 84.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.6% higher than the Elmdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Muswell Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Elmdon and the 194th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,700

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in B91 2QS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Muswell Close are based on 38 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 Muswell Close, Solihull, B91 2QS

Estimated Average Property Prices for B91 2QS

Average Price
£282,113

Semi-Detached
£330,114

Terraced
£345,966

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£183,813

Other
£6,372

Estimated Average Property Prices for Muswell Close

Average Price
£272,210

Semi-Detached
£320,193

Terraced
£344,689

Detached
£364,000

Flats/Maisonettes
£196,370

Other
£4,852

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Muswell CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29 Muswell Close, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£340,000	2024-02-12	£370,032
18 Muswell Close, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£333,000	2023-03-31	£345,346
2 Muswell Close, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£216,000	2022-12-22	£212,802
16 Muswell Close, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£430,000	2022-09-08	£441,518
20 Muswell Close, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2022-05-23	£327,187

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B91 2QS

Employment

B91 2QS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	64
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	18
Looking after home or family	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Self-Employed	12
Other	7
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Information and communication	10
Education	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	4
Manufacturing	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree Wherretts Well Lane , B91 2SD	3out of 4	609 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School New Road , B91 3DW	4out of 4	1,049 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greswold Primary School Buryfield Road , B91 2AZ	3out of 4	1,080 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coppice Junior School Coppice Road , B92 9JY	2out of 4	1,366 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School Stockwell Rise , B92 9LX	3out of 4	1,391 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,100 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ	- not rated	2,199 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Dingle Lane , B91 3PD	4out of 4	2,489 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN	3out of 4	2,599 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER	3out of 4	3,391 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR	- not rated	1,618 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB	- not rated	2,049 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Solihull School Warwick Road , B91 3DJ	- not rated	562 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ruckleigh School 17 Lode Lane , B91 2AB	- not rated	675 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eversfield Preparatory School Warwick Road , B91 1AT	- not rated	833 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Triple Crown Centre Lode Lane , B91 2HW	3out of 4	1,108 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER	3out of 4	3,575 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
West Midlands Bridge Club Ltd	909 Warwick Road, Solihull	599 yd
Solihull United Reformed Church	Church Flat, 741 Warwick Road	625 yd
The Beech House	727 Warwick Road, Solihull	723 yd
The Snooty Pooch CIC	50 Drury Lane, Solihull	788 yd
The Spice Club	697 Warwick Road, Solihull	802 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Flying Elephant	34 Hermitage Road, Solihull	633 yd
Greens	Cafe In Centre Of, Mell Square	844 yd
Popworld	16 Poplar Road, Solihull	968 yd
Masons Arms	173 High Street, Solihull	1,002 yd
The Honey Club	76A High Street, Solihull	1,041 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greville Fish Bar	2 Damson Lane, Solihull	505 yd
Luck-E-Chef	12 Hermitage Road, Solihull	680 yd
Saffron Indian Takeaway	58 Damson Lane, Solihull	696 yd
Rickshaw Express	1A Cornyx Lane, Solihull	706 yd
Greggs PLC	33 High Street, Solihull	1,002 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	8 Hermitage Road, Solihull	680 yd
Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd	Morrisons Store, George Road	819 yd
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury Plc, Poplar Way	896 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Solihull School WARWICK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool	557 yd
Tippetts Field Marsh Lane	grass pitches, tennis courts	652 yd
Club At St Johns WARWICK ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	971 yd
Malvern Park PARK AVENUE	tennis courts	991 yd
Eversfield Preparatory School WARWICK ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,005 yd
Elmdon Heath Recreation Ground DAMSON LANE	grass pitches	1,053 yd
Dino'S Fitness World (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Vulcan Road	health and fitness suite	1,060 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	59.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	159.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of B91 2QS