Catherines Close, Catherine De Barnes, Solihull, B91 2SZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B91 2SZ 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	50.1%	51.8%	1.7%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	49.9%	48.2%	-1.7%	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.

In the immediate vicinity of B91 2SZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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	23.4%	24.8%	1.4%	37.9%	-13.1%
Married: Opposite sex	59.7%	58.4%	-1.3%	44.2%	14.2%
Separated	3.2%	3.1%	-0.1%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	9.2%	7.5%	-1.7%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	4.5%	6.2%	1.7%	6.1%	0.1%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) 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	50.8%	53.1%	2.3%	48.4%	4.7%
Good health	33.5%	33.6%	0.1%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	10.9%	9.3%	-1.6%	12.7%	-3.4%
Bad health	4.4%	3.6%	-0.8%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

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 46.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.7%	11.6%	-1.1%	18.2%	-6.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.2%	9.3%	0.1%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	13.9%	-2.0%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	3.9%	0.7%	5.3%	-1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	13.1%	-0.3%	16.9%	-3.8%
Degree or Similar	41%	46.4%	5.4%	33.8%	12.6%
Other	4.5%	1.8%	-2.7%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	1.5%	7.7%	6.2%	3.1%	4.6%
Pakistani	3.5%	4.4%	0.9%	2.7%	1.7%
Other Asian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.1%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	1.1%	0.2%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	2%	0.9%	0.9%	1.1%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	87.3%	82.8%	-4.5%	81.4%	1.4%
Arab	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.9%	94%	2.1%	83.2%	10.8%
European Union	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.8%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	4.2%	3.5%	-0.7%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.8%	93.8%	3.0%	83.2%	10.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	5.8%	5.4%	9.8%	-4.0%
5-10 Years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.7%	0.4%	-5.3%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.8%	76.7%	17.1%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	3.8%	13.5%	-9.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.3%	37.2%	-6.9%
Christian	52.3%	46.2%	6.1%
Hindu	2.6%	1.7%	0.9%
Muslim	5.1%	6.5%	-1.4%
Sikh	3.3%	0.9%	2.4%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Catherines Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Catherines Close was 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% lower than the Bickenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Catherines Close has the 36th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bickenhill and the 170th highest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,000

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in B91 2SZ, 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 - 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 - 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 - 6/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (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 Catherines Close are based on 29 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 Catherines Close, Catherine De Barnes, Solihull, B91 2SZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for B91 2SZ

Average Price
£478,370

Semi-Detached
£732,055

Terraced
£537,620

Detached
£731,849

Flats/Maisonettes
£237,443

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Catherines Close

Average Price
£407,177

Semi-Detached
£630,576

Terraced
£576,175

Detached
£734,027

Flats/Maisonettes
£247,227

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Catherines CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Catherines Close, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£158,000	2025-05-02	£156,844
14 Catherines Close, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£560,000	2024-07-05	£581,339
9 Catherines Close, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-06-30	£239,415
8 Catherines Close, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£540,000	2022-01-31	£590,097
3 Catherines Close, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£295,000	2021-07-30	£291,018

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B91 2SZ

Employment

B91 2SZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2SZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	117
Retired	115
Self-Employed	49
Part-Time Employee	47
Student (economically inactive)	18
Looking after home or family	16
Unemployed	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Education	31
Construction	26
Human health and social work activities	24
Professional, scientific and technical activities	23
Manufacturing	20
Information and communication	18
Financial and insurance activities	15
Administrative and support service activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Other	10
Transport and storage	7
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

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	2,028 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Yew Tree Primary School Wherretts Well Lane , B91 2SD	- not rated	2,028 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coppice Junior School Coppice Road , B92 9JY	- not rated	2,417 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Coppice Academy Coppice Road , B92 9JY	3out of 4	2,417 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School New Road , B91 3DW	- not rated	2,702 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Malvern Hall School Brueton Avenue , B91 3EW	- not rated	2,706 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lode Heath School Lode Lane , B91 2HW	- not rated	3,271 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lode Heath School Lode Lane , B91 2HW	3out of 4	3,271 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Arden School Station Road , Knowle B93 0PT	- not rated	3,601 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Arden Station Road , Knowle B93 0PT	3out of 4	3,601 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Solihull Sixth Form College Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR	- not rated	2,737 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR	- not rated	2,737 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB	- not rated	4,007 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Al-Furqan Solihul 1021 Warwick Road , B91 3HG	- not rated	1,824 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Al-Furqan Community College (Boys) 1021 Warwick Road , B91 3HG	- not rated	1,824 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Saint Martin's School Malvern Hall , Brueton Avenue B91 3EN	- not rated	2,197 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Solihull School Warwick Road , B91 3DJ	- not rated	2,415 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ruckleigh School 17 Lode Lane , B91 2AB	- not rated	2,895 yd	Other independent 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Catherine De Barnes Village Hall	St. Catherines Church, Hampton Lane		705 yd
Fox - Hampton Lane	255 Hampton Lane, Catherine De Barnes		753 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Boat Inn	222 Hampton Lane, Catherine De Barnes		731 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Catherine De Barnes Cricket Club CATHERINE DE BARNES CRICKET CLUB CATHERINE DE BARNES CRICKET CLUB HAMPTON LANE	grass pitches	627 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	29.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	36.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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