Foredrove Lane is in Solihull and in Solihull district. B92 9NY 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 Foredrove Lane, Solihull, B92 9NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B92 9JX, B92 9JU, B92 9PA, B92 9PB, B92 9PJ, B92 9PE, B92 9NX, B92 9LF, B92 9JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B92 9NY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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% | 53% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 46% | 47% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 30.9% | 39% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 36.9% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 12.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 44.5% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 33.2% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 16.3% | 6.6% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 25.7% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 11.6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 19.9% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 19.5% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 91.6% | 84.3% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 93.9% | 91.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 90.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foredrove Lane was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.1% lower than the Bickenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Foredrove Lane has the 28th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bickenhill and the 150th highest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Foredrove Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2025-09-30 | £121,443 |
| 75 Foredrove Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-09-24 | £138,631 |
| 104 Foredrove Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-05-19 | £133,695 |
| 76 Foredrove Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-01-31 | £210,415 |
| 138 Foredrove Lane, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £239,500 | 2024-11-14 | £241,167 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 5,096 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 | 276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School Stockwell Rise , B92 9LX | - not rated | 286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Junior School Coppice Road , B92 9JY | - not rated | 313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Coppice Road , B92 9JY | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree Wherretts Well Lane , B91 2SD | 3out of 4 | 725 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 | 1,063 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lode Heath School Lode Lane , B91 2HW | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malvern Hall School Brueton Avenue , B91 3EW | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | - not rated | 3,143 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,143 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 | 2,770 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 2,770 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB | - not rated | 3,016 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 5,351 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 | 496 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Triple Crown Centre Lode Lane , B91 2HW | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruckleigh School 17 Lode Lane , B91 2AB | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversfield Preparatory School Warwick Road , B91 1AT | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull School Warwick Road , B91 3DJ | - not rated | 1,717 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull Play Town | Unit 3, Vulcan House Industrial Estate | 661 yd | |
| Claudies Club Soft Play | GSA Swim Centre, 2 Vulcan Road | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Warehouse | Collets House, Boulton Road | 764 yd | |
| Land Rover Sports & Social Club | The Sportsground, Billsmore Green | 775 yd | |
| The Flying Elephant | 34 Hermitage Road, Solihull | 973 yd | |
| The Glades Football Centre | The Glades, Lugtrout Lane | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damson Wood Take Away | 69 Rowood Drive, Solihull | 388 yd | |
| Rowood Fish Bar & Pizzeria | 45 Rowood Drive, Solihull | 405 yd | |
| Saffron Indian Takeaway | 58 Damson Lane, Solihull | 503 yd | |
| Rickshaw Express | 1A Cornyx Lane, Solihull | 695 yd | |
| Greville Fish Bar | 2 Damson Lane, Solihull | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmdon Heath Recreation Ground DAMSON LANE | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| The Land Rover Sports & Social Club THE SPORTSGROUND THE SPORTSGROUND BILLSMORE GREEN | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Dino'S Fitness World (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Vulcan Road | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Lode Heath School LODE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,064 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 | 148.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.