Lode Lane is in Solihull and in Solihull district. B92 8NU 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 Lode Lane, Solihull, B92 8NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B92 8NT, B92 8NX, B92 8SD, B92 8PD, B92 8SB, B92 8NY, B92 8PB, B92 8SY, B92 8LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B92 8NU is primarily male, with 58.1% of the population 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 | 48.9% | 41.9% | -7.0% | 51.0% | -9.1% |
| Male | 51.1% | 58.1% | 7.0% | 49.0% | 9.1% |
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 | 24.7% | 33% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 45.1% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.1% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 8.4% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 37.7% | 42.6% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 37.3% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 19% | 13.8% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 33.5% | 27.4% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8.5% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 15.9% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 25.9% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 7.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.5% | 73.5% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 90.5% | 85.2% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 8.5% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 85% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 1.3% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lode Lane was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.5% lower than the Elmdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lode Lane has the 31st lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Elmdon and the 292nd lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 486 Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2024-11-22 | £356,644 |
| 482 Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-06-19 | £288,277 |
| 480 Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-12-17 | £319,620 |
| 476 Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2002-03-06 | £378,386 |
| 476 Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2000-04-11 | £405,290 |
The percentage of retired residents living in B92 8NU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,469 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 | 5,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulverley School Rodney Road , B92 8RZ | - not rated | 320 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Windrush Close , B92 8QL | - not rated | 636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary Old Lode Lane , B92 8LW | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olton Primary School Lyndon Road , Olton B92 7QF | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Richmond Road , Olton B92 7RR | 4out of 4 | 1,363 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 | 1,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lode Heath School Lode Lane , B91 2HW | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,468 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 2,859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,504 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 | 3,600 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 4,092 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 | 5,437 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 1,579 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversfield Preparatory School Warwick Road , B91 1AT | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruckleigh School 17 Lode Lane , B91 2AB | - not rated | 2,702 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JLR Compass Group Kiosks | Jaguar Land Rover, Lode Lane | 543 yd | |
| JLR Ltd Compass Group | Jaguar Land Rover, Lode Lane | 543 yd | |
| The Tasty Cafe | 51-53 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon | 547 yd | |
| The Kitchen Co | 65 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon | 593 yd | |
| Spicewoods | Solihull Ice Rink, Hobs Moat Road | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olton Tavern | Lode Lane, Solihull | 35 yd | |
| Rileys Sports Bar | Snooker Hall Above Ice Rink, Hobs Moat Road | 811 yd | |
| The Dingle | Tanhouse Farm Road, Elmdon | 834 yd | |
| The Hobs Meadow | Hobs Meadow, Ulleries Road | 837 yd | |
| Pup & Duckling | 1 Hatchford Brook Road, Elmdon | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull Fish Bar | 77 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon | 635 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 85 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon | 662 yd | |
| Wongs Chinese Takeaway | 91 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon | 683 yd | |
| Ice Rink Fish Bar | 165 Ulleries Road, Solihull | 766 yd | |
| Pizza Triangle Wood Fired Pizza | 105 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 115 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon | 811 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Church Hall ST MARYS CHURCH HALL ST MARYS CHURCH HALL HOBS MEADOW | 522 yd | |
| Fitness First (Solihull) ULLERIES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Planet Ice Solihull HOBS MOAT ROAD | ice rinks | 883 yd |
| Olton Jubilee Park BRACKLEYS WAY | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.