Rowood Drive is in Solihull and in Solihull district. B92 9LU 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 9LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B92 9ND, B92 9LB, B92 9NB, B92 9LT, B92 9NJ, B92 9NH, B92 9LA, B92 9QL, B92 9NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B92 9LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 51.6% | 54.4% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 45.6% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 34.8% | 35.4% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 48% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 49.3% | 52.5% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 30.5% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 15.2% | 14.3% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 8.2% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 17.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 36.3% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.2% | 79.2% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 90.2% | 86.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 85.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 11.8% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowood Drive was 19.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.4% lower than the Bickenhill average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Rowood Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bickenhill and the 127th lowest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Rowood Drive, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-11-14 | £304,399 |
| 32 Rowood Drive, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-08-21 | £275,136 |
| 6 Rowood Drive, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £234,500 | 2019-05-10 | £298,803 |
| 12 Rowood Drive, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-08-02 | £294,179 |
| 8 Rowood Drive, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2018-04-30 | £346,483 |
B92 9LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| 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 | 4,666 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 | 283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School Stockwell Rise , B92 9LX | - not rated | 288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Junior School Coppice Road , B92 9JY | - not rated | 445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Coppice Road , B92 9JY | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree Wherretts Well Lane , B91 2SD | 3out of 4 | 1,208 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 | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lode Heath School Lode Lane , B91 2HW | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malvern Hall School Brueton Avenue , B91 3EW | - not rated | 2,398 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | - not rated | 2,817 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull Sixth Form College Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 3,268 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 3,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB | - not rated | 3,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 4,886 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Stars School 8 Thelsford Way , Damsonwood B92 9NR | - not rated | 202 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Triple Crown Centre Lode Lane , B91 2HW | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruckleigh School 17 Lode Lane , B91 2AB | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversfield Preparatory School Warwick Road , B91 1AT | - not rated | 2,121 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull School Warwick Road , B91 3DJ | - not rated | 2,212 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claudies Club Soft Play | GSA Swim Centre, 2 Vulcan Road | 944 yd | |
| Solihull Play Town | Unit 3, Vulcan House Industrial Estate | 959 yd | |
| JLR Compass Group Kiosks | Jaguar Land Rover, Lode Lane | 1,002 yd | |
| JLR Ltd Compass Group | Jaguar Land Rover, Lode Lane | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Sports & Social Club | The Sportsground, Billsmore Green | 822 yd | |
| Dance Warehouse | Collets House, Boulton Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowood Fish Bar & Pizzeria | 45 Rowood Drive, Solihull | 184 yd | |
| Damson Wood Take Away | 69 Rowood Drive, Solihull | 215 yd | |
| Saffron Indian Takeaway | 58 Damson Lane, Solihull | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Land Rover Sports & Social Club THE SPORTSGROUND THE SPORTSGROUND BILLSMORE GREEN | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Elmdon Heath Recreation Ground DAMSON LANE | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| The Automated Technology Group Stadium Damson Park Damson Park Damson Parkway | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Dino'S Fitness World (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Vulcan Road | health and fitness suite | 999 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.