Milton Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, B93 8AB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B93 8AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.8%	51.3%	-1.5%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	47.2%	48.7%	1.5%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of B93 8AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	17.8%	24.6%	6.8%	37.9%	-13.3%
Married: Opposite sex	60.9%	56.5%	-4.4%	44.2%	12.3%
Separated	2.8%	0.4%	-2.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	10.3%	11.2%	0.9%	9.1%	2.1%
Widowed	8.3%	7.3%	-1.0%	6.1%	1.2%

Health

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 (91.4%) 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	53.8%	60.6%	6.8%	48.4%	12.2%
Good health	31.6%	30.8%	-0.8%	33.6%	-2.8%
Fair health	11.3%	5.4%	-5.9%	12.7%	-7.3%
Bad health	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.8%	10%	-3.8%	18.2%	-8.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.1%	5.6%	-5.5%	9.6%	-4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	14.7%	-1.1%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	3%	0.6%	5.3%	-2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	19%	6.4%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	40.3%	45.5%	5.2%	33.8%	11.7%
Other	4%	2.2%	-1.8%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.6%	0.3%	-1.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
White	96.3%	97.8%	1.5%	81.4%	16.4%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	96.6%	97.1%	0.5%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	6.1%	-4.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.6%	1%	-0.6%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.6%	97.1%	1.5%	83.2%	13.9%
10+ Years	1.9%	1.9%	0.0%	9.8%	-7.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91%	76.7%	14.3%
Ireland	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	6.7%	13.5%	-6.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.8%	37.2%	-6.4%
Christian	61.5%	46.2%	15.3%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Milton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milton Road was 15.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.8% lower than the Dorridge and Hockley Heath average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Milton Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Dorridge and Hockley Heath and the 112th lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£60,000

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in B93 8AB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Milton Road are based on 92 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Solihull.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Milton Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, B93 8AB

Estimated Average Property Prices for B93 8AB

Average Price
£436,503

Semi-Detached
£468,515

Terraced
£431,422

Detached
£549,921

Flats/Maisonettes
£204,213

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Milton Road

Average Price
£443,849

Semi-Detached
£476,989

Terraced
£446,706

Detached
£581,329

Flats/Maisonettes
£230,083

Other
£440,447

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Milton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
39 Milton Road, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2025-06-19	£414,028
36 Milton Road, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2025-06-06	£424,379
32 Milton Road, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£412,000	2025-03-31	£422,218
59 Milton Road, Solihull, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£208,000	2023-03-07	£206,757
26 Milton Road, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2021-06-29	£539,796

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B93 8AB

Employment

B93 8AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in B93 8AB 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%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	85
Retired	72
Part-Time Employee	34
Student (economically inactive)	14
Self-Employed	10
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Education	33
Human health and social work activities	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Construction	14
Financial and insurance activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Manufacturing	9
Information and communication	7
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School Mill Lane , Bentley Heath B93 8PA	- not rated	530 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School Widney Close , Bentley Heath B93 9AS	3out of 4	580 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dorridge Primary School Station Road , Dorridge B93 8EU	3out of 4	587 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knowle Church of England Primary Academy Kixley Lane , Knowle B93 0JE	4out of 4	2,073 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Monkspath Junior and Infant School Farmhouse Way , Shirley B90 4EH	3out of 4	2,450 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Arden Station Road , Knowle B93 0PT	4out of 4	1,418 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ	- not rated	3,819 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Dingle Lane , B91 3PD	4out of 4	3,943 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN	3out of 4	4,307 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR	- not rated	3,244 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB	- not rated	4,364 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Springfield House Community Special School Kenilworth Road , Knowle B93 0AJ	4out of 4	3,836 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Solihull School Warwick Road , B91 3DJ	- not rated	4,218 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Solihull Alternative Provision Academy Cranmore Avenue , Shirley B90 4LE	- not rated	4,335 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Ruckleigh School 17 Lode Lane , B91 2AB	- not rated	4,632 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eversfield Preparatory School Warwick Road , B91 1AT	- not rated	4,795 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa Coffee	1 Forest Road, Dorridge	830 yd
St Philip's Church Centre	Manor Road, Dorridge	854 yd
Saleem Bagh	476 Station Road, Dorridge	871 yd
2 Lollipop Ladies Ltd	472 Station Road, Dorridge	872 yd
Crispy Crust	2 Arden Buildings, Station Road	922 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Drum & Monkey	Drum And Monkey, 177 Four Ashes Road		1,000 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aroma	100A Widney Road, Bentley Heath	349 yd
Delispice	482 Station Road, Dorridge	934 yd
New Dorridge Cantonese	3 Station Approach, Dorridge	935 yd
Zinga Kitchen	3A Station Approach, Dorridge	935 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	375 Station Road, Dorridge		914 yd
Sainsbury's Filling Station	4 Grange Road, Dorridge		1,020 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dorridge Primary School STATION ROAD	grass pitches	513 yd
Bentley Heath C Of E Primary School WIDNEY CLOSE	grass pitches	610 yd
Knowle And Dorridge Cricket Club (Station Road) Station Road	grass pitches	635 yd
Bentley Heath Recreation Ground 1 IVYWOOD DRIVE 1 IVYWOOD DRIVE WIDNEY ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	646 yd
Arden Academy Grass Pitches STATION ROAD	grass pitches	1,033 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	148.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.