Rowood Drive is in Solihull and in Solihull district. B92 9LQ 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 Rowood Drive, Solihull, B92 9LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B91 2JT, B92 9LW, B91 2JJ, B92 9LG, B91 2RZ, B92 9LN, B91 2UP, B92 9LL, B91 2HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B92 9LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 52.2% | 48% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 52% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B92 9LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.4% | 48.3% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 27.9% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 4.1% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 49.3% | 46.7% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.9% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 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 | 22.8% | 15.9% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 12.9% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 15.3% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 21.2% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 27.1% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 89.9% | 81.9% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 88.4% | 83.2% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 7.5% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 82.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 7.9% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowood Drive was 11.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.9% lower than the Bickenhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rowood Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bickenhill and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 289 Rowood Drive, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2023-08-18 | £166,504 |
| 426 Rowood Drive, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-11-18 | £285,517 |
| 430 Rowood Drive, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £259,500 | 2022-08-05 | £265,398 |
| 424 Rowood Drive, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-12-17 | £273,267 |
| 287 Rowood Drive, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-05-17 | £157,248 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 4,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School Stockwell Rise , B92 9LX | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greswold Primary School Buryfield Road , B91 2AZ | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Junior School Coppice Road , B92 9JY | 2out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ulverley School Rodney Road , B92 8RZ | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree Wherretts Well Lane , B91 2SD | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lode Heath School Lode Lane , B91 2HW | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ | - not rated | 3,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | 3out of 4 | 3,271 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,725 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 2,861 yd | Academy 16-19 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 | 446 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversfield Preparatory School Warwick Road , B91 1AT | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruckleigh School 17 Lode Lane , B91 2AB | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull School Warwick Road , B91 3DJ | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,984 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claudies Club Soft Play | GSA Swim Centre, 2 Vulcan Road | 175 yd | |
| Solihull Play Town | Unit 3, Vulcan House Industrial Estate | 258 yd | |
| Greswold Greyhounds | Greswold Primary School, Buryfield Road | 898 yd | |
| JLR Compass Group Kiosks | Jaguar Land Rover, Lode Lane | 940 yd | |
| JLR Ltd Compass Group | Jaguar Land Rover, Lode Lane | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Sports & Social Club | The Sportsground, Billsmore Green | 208 yd | |
| Dance Warehouse | Collets House, Boulton Road | 275 yd | |
| The Flying Elephant | 34 Hermitage Road, Solihull | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damson Wood Take Away | 69 Rowood Drive, Solihull | 561 yd | |
| Rowood Fish Bar & Pizzeria | 45 Rowood Drive, Solihull | 592 yd | |
| Rickshaw Express | 1A Cornyx Lane, Solihull | 625 yd | |
| Saffron Indian Takeaway | 58 Damson Lane, Solihull | 875 yd | |
| Luck-E-Chef | 12 Hermitage Road, Solihull | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 8 Hermitage Road, Solihull | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dino'S Fitness World (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Vulcan Road | health and fitness suite | 308 yd |
| The Land Rover Sports & Social Club THE SPORTSGROUND THE SPORTSGROUND BILLSMORE GREEN | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Lode Heath School LODE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| Greswold Primary School BURYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Elmdon Heath Recreation Ground DAMSON LANE | grass pitches | 916 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.