Old Lode Lane is in Solihull and in Solihull district. B92 8NE 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 8NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B92 8HY, B92 8ND, B92 8NF, B92 8HZ, B92 9AG, B92 8JD, B92 8NG, B92 8JA, B92 8LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B92 8NE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 52.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 45.5% | 47.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 30.8% | 35.7% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 48.9% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 39.9% | 45.1% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 34.9% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 15% | 14.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 30.8% | 17.4% | -13.4% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 16.6% | 3.2% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 14.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 18.1% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 25.3% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% | 17.5% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 14.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88% | 72.4% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 93.4% | 87.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 87.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.8% | 37.2% | -16.4% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 18.4% | 6.5% | 11.9% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Lode Lane was 86.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% higher than the Elmdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Lode Lane has the 23rd highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Elmdon and the 180th highest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 699 Old Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-04-22 | £357,529 |
| 703 Old Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-01-25 | £283,855 |
| 701 Old Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2015-03-27 | £395,525 |
| 707 Old Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2011-05-27 | £324,679 |
| 713 Old Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2008-11-10 | £323,249 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,725 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 | 4,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Primary Old Lode Lane , B92 8LW | 3out of 4 | 117 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchford Brook Junior and Infant School Old Lode Lane , B92 8LW | - not rated | 117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary Old Lode Lane , B92 8LW | - not rated | 117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Windrush Close , B92 8QL | - not rated | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Windrush Close , B92 8QL | 3out of 4 | 884 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 | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Culey Green School Silvermere Road , Sheldon B26 3XA | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lode Heath School Lode Lane , B91 2HW | - not rated | 2,475 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lode Heath School Lode Lane , B91 2HW | 3out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB | - not rated | 4,571 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Sixth Form College Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 4,912 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 4,912 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 5,245 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 5,245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 5,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 5,332 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,447 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylesford Academy Lyndon Road , B92 7QW | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bright Stars School 8 Thelsford Way , Damsonwood B92 9NR | - not rated | 1,880 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trident Alternative Provision Ltd 58 Lincoln Road , B27 6NX | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavang | 884 Old Lode Lane, Elmdon | 55 yd | |
| Quirky House | 10 Hatchford Brook Road, Elmdon | 103 yd | |
| Tracey's Diner | 753 Old Lode Lane, Elmdon | 238 yd | |
| Everbright | 761 Old Lode Lane, Elmdon | 260 yd | |
| Zengz Indian Fine Dining | 763 Old Lode Lane, Elmdon | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pup & Duckling | 1 Hatchford Brook Road, Elmdon | 58 yd | |
| The Dingle | Tanhouse Farm Road, Elmdon | 256 yd | |
| Rileys Sports Bar | Snooker Hall Above Ice Rink, Hobs Moat Road | 543 yd | |
| The Sheldon Ivy Leaf Sports And Soci | Flat, 2296 Coventry Road | 674 yd | |
| The Hobs Meadow | Hobs Meadow, Ulleries Road | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon House Take Away | 882 Old Lode Lane, Elmdon | 52 yd | |
| Old Lode Lane Fish Bar | 876 Old Lode Lane, Elmdon | 110 yd | |
| Nico's Fish & Chips | 757 Old Lode Lane, Elmdon | 249 yd | |
| Pizza Triangle Wood Fired Pizza | 105 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon | 571 yd | |
| Ice Rink Fish Bar | 165 Ulleries Road, Solihull | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 115 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon | 541 yd | |
| Mini Mart | 2292-2292A Coventry Road, Sheldon | 674 yd | |
| EUROPEAN MARKET (2232/2234) | 2234 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 711 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 2186 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 826 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 2154 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 946 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Planet Ice Solihull HOBS MOAT ROAD | ice rinks | 574 yd |
| Fitness First (Solihull) ULLERIES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Ivy Leaf Social Club COVENTRY ROAD | 688 yd | |
| St Mary'S Church Hall ST MARYS CHURCH HALL ST MARYS CHURCH HALL HOBS MEADOW | 803 yd | |
| Elmdon Park TANHOUSE FARM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Sheldon) COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Lyndon School DAYLESFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 260 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.