Longdon Road, Knowle, Solihull, B93 9HY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B93 9HY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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	50.2%	48.9%	-1.3%	51.0%	-2.1%
Male	49.8%	51.1%	1.3%	49.0%	2.1%

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 9HY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69% 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	22.6%	20.5%	-2.1%	37.9%	-17.4%
Married: Opposite sex	65.7%	69%	3.3%	44.2%	24.8%
Separated	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	3.8%	4.3%	0.5%	9.1%	-4.8%
Widowed	7.2%	5%	-2.2%	6.1%	-1.1%

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 (89.2%) 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	56.5%	54.5%	-2.0%	48.4%	6.1%
Good health	30.6%	34.7%	4.1%	33.6%	1.1%
Fair health	10.9%	8.7%	-2.2%	12.7%	-4.0%
Bad health	2%	1.6%	-0.4%	4.0%	-2.4%
Very bad health	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%

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 50%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.6%	11.9%	-0.7%	18.2%	-6.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	6.3%	-4.4%	9.6%	-3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	12.6%	-4.1%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	4.3%	2.1%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.3%	13.2%	0.9%	16.9%	-3.7%
Degree or Similar	43.4%	50%	6.6%	33.8%	16.2%
Other	2.2%	1.7%	-0.5%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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)
Chinese	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1%	4%	3.0%	3.1%	0.9%
Other Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	97%	91%	-6.0%	81.4%	9.6%
Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.3% 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	97.5%	92.3%	-5.2%	83.2%	9.1%
European Union	1%	2.1%	1.1%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.2%	1.6%	1.4%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	2.9%	2.2%	5.6%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.8%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	91.8%	-5.2%	83.2%	8.6%
10+ Years	0%	6.3%	6.3%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	0.2%	0.8%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0.3%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.7%	76.7%	13.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.3%	37.2%	-11.9%
Christian	66.2%	46.2%	20.0%
Hindu	2.1%	1.7%	0.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Sikh	2.6%	0.9%	1.7%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Longdon Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longdon Road was 8.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% lower than the Dorridge and Hockley Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Longdon Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Dorridge and Hockley Heath and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 670 local areas in Solihull .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.0%.

🔎 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. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,800

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in B93 9HY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Longdon Road are based on 182 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 Longdon Road, Knowle, Solihull, B93 9HY

Estimated Average Property Prices for B93 9HY

Average Price
£688,989

Semi-Detached
£661,243

Terraced
£532,247

Detached
£876,559

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Longdon Road

Average Price
£501,933

Semi-Detached
£513,901

Terraced
£511,254

Detached
£762,925

Flats/Maisonettes
£256,347

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Longdon Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
129 Longdon Road, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£585,000	2025-01-03	£586,157
133 Longdon Road, Solihull, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£580,000	2022-11-02	£578,857
149 Longdon Road, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£520,000	2021-09-09	£579,823
149 Longdon Road, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£520,000	2021-09-09	£579,823
109 Longdon Road, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£505,000	2020-10-23	£593,870

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B93 9HY

Employment

B93 9HY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 9HY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	99
Retired	90
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	35
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Education	29
Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	20
Construction	15
Information and communication	13
Other	13
Manufacturing	12
Administrative and support service activities	12
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	11
Financial and insurance activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Real estate activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School Widney Close , Bentley Heath B93 9AS	3out of 4	862 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School Widney Close , Bentley Heath B93 9AS	- not rated	862 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knowle Church of England Primary Academy Kixley Lane , Knowle B93 0JE	3out of 4	1,207 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knowle CofE Junior School Kixley Lane , Knowle B93 0JE	- not rated	1,207 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Knowle CofE Infant School Kixley Lane , Knowle B93 0JE	- not rated	1,207 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Arden School Station Road , Knowle B93 0PT	- not rated	930 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Arden Station Road , Knowle B93 0PT	3out of 4	930 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Malvern Hall School Brueton Avenue , B91 3EW	- not rated	3,529 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ	- not rated	3,552 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ	- not rated	3,552 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Solihull Sixth Form College Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR	- not rated	2,662 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR	- not rated	2,662 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB	- not rated	4,039 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsley Preparatory School 53 Hanbury Road , Dorridge B93 8DW	- not rated	1,336 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Montessori School 98 Widney Manor Road , B91 3JJ	- not rated	2,448 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Al-Furqan Solihul 1021 Warwick Road , B91 3HG	- not rated	2,539 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Al-Furqan Community College (Boys) 1021 Warwick Road , B91 3HG	- not rated	2,539 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Saint Martin's School Malvern Hall , Brueton Avenue B91 3EN	- not rated	2,747 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rd Catering @ Knowle Masonic Centre	1621 Warwick Road, Knowle	834 yd
Viola	1590 High Street, Knowle	883 yd
Penny's Youth Cafe	5 St. Johns Way, Knowle	914 yd
Eros Restaurant	1608 High Street, Knowle	944 yd
Cheal's Restaurant	1630 High Street, Knowle	984 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Knowle Royal British Legion	1611 Warwick Road, Knowle	802 yd
Wilsons Arms Toby Carvery	Wilsons Arms, 1635 Warwick Road	870 yd
Ale Rooms	1592 High Street, Knowle	886 yd
The Dry Spy	1673 - 1675 High Street, Knowle	1,012 yd
Loki Wines	20-22 Station Road, Knowle	1,087 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tom Li Cantonese Take Away	22 St. Johns Way, Knowle		890 yd
Aroma	100A Widney Road, Bentley Heath		907 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bentley Heath C Of E Primary School WIDNEY CLOSE	grass pitches	818 yd
Arden Academy STATION ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	921 yd
Bentley Heath Recreation Ground 1 IVYWOOD DRIVE 1 IVYWOOD DRIVE WIDNEY ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,053 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	69.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	136.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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