Old Lode Lane is in Solihull and in Solihull district. B92 8LT is located in the Elmdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Solihull. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Lode Lane, Solihull, B92 8LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B92 8LU, B92 8PF, B92 8NA, B92 8PE, B92 8LX, B92 8NH, B92 8LY, B92 8SF, B92 9HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B92 8LT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 51.1% | 47.2% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 52.8% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 33.5% | 39.9% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 46.9% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 6.6% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.5% | 43.9% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 37.3% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 12.9% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 15.4% | -13.0% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 13.2% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 15.9% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 21.6% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 28.6% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 86.4% | 83.6% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 92.2% 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% | 92.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 92.6% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.4% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Lode Lane was 126.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 140.8% higher than the Elmdon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Lode Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Elmdon and the 113th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 605 Old Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-06-28 | £301,150 |
| 609 Old Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-01-30 | £472,529 |
| 609 Old Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-08-15 | £407,763 |
| 601 Old Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2019-08-09 | £433,653 |
| 609 Old Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-11-08 | £446,039 |
B92 8LT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 4,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Windrush Close , B92 8QL | - not rated | 396 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ulverley School Rodney Road , B92 8RZ | - not rated | 630 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary Old Lode Lane , B92 8LW | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olton Primary School Lyndon Road , Olton B92 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Richmond Road , Olton B92 7RR | 4out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lode Heath School Lode Lane , B91 2HW | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,637 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 2,787 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,193 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,909 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 4,403 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,264 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 5,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 5,340 yd | Academy 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 | 1,887 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversfield Preparatory School Warwick Road , B91 1AT | - not rated | 2,889 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 2,902 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tasty Cafe | 51-53 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon | 258 yd | |
| The Kitchen Co | 65 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon | 297 yd | |
| Spicewoods | Solihull Ice Rink, Hobs Moat Road | 503 yd | |
| Cucurico | 115 - 117 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon | 503 yd | |
| Quirky House | 10 Hatchford Brook Road, Elmdon | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olton Tavern | Lode Lane, Solihull | 345 yd | |
| Rileys Sports Bar | Snooker Hall Above Ice Rink, Hobs Moat Road | 502 yd | |
| The Hobs Meadow | Hobs Meadow, Ulleries Road | 589 yd | |
| The Dingle | Tanhouse Farm Road, Elmdon | 604 yd | |
| Pup & Duckling | 1 Hatchford Brook Road, Elmdon | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull Fish Bar | 77 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon | 335 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 85 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon | 359 yd | |
| Wongs Chinese Takeaway | 91 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon | 382 yd | |
| Ice Rink Fish Bar | 165 Ulleries Road, Solihull | 462 yd | |
| Pizza Triangle Wood Fired Pizza | 105 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 115 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon | 503 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Church Hall ST MARYS CHURCH HALL ST MARYS CHURCH HALL HOBS MEADOW | 291 yd | |
| Fitness First (Solihull) ULLERIES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Planet Ice Solihull HOBS MOAT ROAD | ice rinks | 577 yd |
| Olton Jubilee Park BRACKLEYS WAY | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Elmdon Park TANHOUSE FARM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,024 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.