Arden Croft is in Solihull and in Solihull district. B92 9AB 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 Arden Croft, Solihull, B92 9AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B92 9AD, B92 9AA, B92 8LP, B26 3PG, B92 8LN, B92 9AH, B92 8LL, B92 9AF, B92 8JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B92 9AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.9% | 36.9% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 48.5% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 5.8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) 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 | 47.1% | 54.6% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 31% | 30.9% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 9.3% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 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 | 23.1% | 17.1% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.6% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 23.3% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 30.8% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 7% | 0% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% 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 | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 8.2% | 9.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 79.7% | 72.3% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 90.5% | 90.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 90.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 15.7% | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arden Croft was 115.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 133.9% higher than the Elmdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arden Croft has the 14th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Elmdon and the 124th highest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 87.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Arden Croft, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-08-31 | £261,220 |
| 25 Arden Croft, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-07-21 | £354,930 |
| 17 Arden Croft, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2020-08-21 | £319,882 |
| 5 Arden Croft, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-01-18 | £312,970 |
| 7 Arden Croft, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2016-11-04 | £291,972 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,313 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 | 4,288 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 | 390 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchford Brook Junior and Infant School Old Lode Lane , B92 8LW | - not rated | 390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary Old Lode Lane , B92 8LW | - not rated | 390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Horse Shoes Lane , B26 3HU | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Horse Shoes Lane , Sheldon B26 3HU | - not rated | 866 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Culey Green School Silvermere Road , Sheldon B26 3XA | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheldon Heath Community Arts College Sheldon Heath Road , Sheldon B26 2RZ | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB | - not rated | 5,032 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Sixth Form College Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 5,374 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 5,374 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 | 4,967 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 4,967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 5,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 5,103 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,325 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 | 1,262 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bright Stars School 8 Thelsford Way , Damsonwood B92 9NR | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 215 Barrows Lane , Yardley B26 1QS | - not rated | 2,449 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titash Restaurant | 2278 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 210 yd | |
| Gr.eat Souvlakis | 2262 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 210 yd | |
| Yum Yum Pizza | 2266 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 210 yd | |
| Rios Piri Piri Sheldon | 2272 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 217 yd | |
| Zengz Indian Fine Dining | 763 Old Lode Lane, Elmdon | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sheldon Ivy Leaf Sports And Soci | Flat, 2296 Coventry Road | 211 yd | |
| Pup & Duckling | 1 Hatchford Brook Road, Elmdon | 481 yd | |
| Arden Oak | Arden Oak Road, Sheldon | 639 yd | |
| The Dingle | Tanhouse Farm Road, Elmdon | 707 yd | |
| The Crane Hungry Horse | The Crane Hungry Horse, 77 Cranes Park Road | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 2256 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 211 yd | |
| Subway Sheldon Ltd | 2264 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 211 yd | |
| Nico's Fish & Chips | 757 Old Lode Lane, Elmdon | 228 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 2244 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 327 yd | |
| Sheldon Fish Bar | 2232 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Mart | 2292-2292A Coventry Road, Sheldon | 207 yd | |
| EUROPEAN MARKET (2232/2234) | 2234 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 297 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | 2186 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 483 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 2154 Coventry Road, Sheldon | 619 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 115 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon | 826 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ivy Leaf Social Club COVENTRY ROAD | 222 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Sheldon) COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| Planet Ice Solihull HOBS MOAT ROAD | ice rinks | 814 yd |
| Fitness First (Solihull) ULLERIES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 918 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 | 84 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.