Hazel Grove, Hockley Heath, Solihull, B94 6QW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B94 6QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.3%	50.2%	1.9%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	51.7%	49.8%	-1.9%	49.0%	0.8%

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 B94 6QW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.5% 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	20.3%	19.8%	-0.5%	37.9%	-18.1%
Married: Opposite sex	68%	66.5%	-1.5%	44.2%	22.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	1.1%	1.2%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	7.9%	7.4%	-0.5%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	2.6%	4.7%	2.1%	6.1%	-1.4%

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 (90%) 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	54.6%	62.6%	8.0%	48.4%	14.2%
Good health	35.3%	27.4%	-7.9%	33.6%	-6.2%
Fair health	8.4%	7.9%	-0.5%	12.7%	-4.8%
Bad health	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	4.0%	-2.4%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

In the area around B94 6QW this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 46.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.3%	9.3%	-2.0%	18.2%	-8.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	4.7%	-7.7%	9.6%	-4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	14.7%	-1.8%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	1.9%	2.7%	0.8%	5.3%	-2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	19.8%	7.4%	16.9%	2.9%
Degree or Similar	44%	46.5%	2.5%	33.8%	12.7%
Other	1.5%	2.3%	0.8%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Indian	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Black Caribbean	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.0%	-1.0%
White	97.1%	97.5%	0.4%	81.4%	16.1%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.2% 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	98.6%	96.2%	-2.4%	83.2%	13.0%
European Union	0%	2.2%	2.2%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	96.5%	-0.9%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0.9%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.5%	76.7%	15.8%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
No passport held	5.3%	13.5%	-8.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.3%	37.2%	-3.9%
Christian	60.7%	46.2%	14.5%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Jewish	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Not answered	2.2%	6.0%	-3.8%

Safety

Is Hazel Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hazel Grove was 14.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.9% lower than the Blythe average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Hazel Grove has the 25th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Blythe and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.

🔎 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
£58,900

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in B94 6QW, 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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (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) - 2/10 (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 Hazel Grove are based on 41 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 Hazel Grove, Hockley Heath, Solihull, B94 6QW

Estimated Average Property Prices for B94 6QW

Average Price
£418,681

Semi-Detached
£429,502

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£476,023

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£16,180

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hazel Grove

Average Price
£416,258

Semi-Detached
£418,085

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£464,781

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£16,277

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hazel GroveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
31 Hazel Grove, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£392,500	2023-12-08	£403,281
33 Hazel Grove, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2023-08-18	£410,569
26 Hazel Grove, Solihull, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£421,000	2022-04-29	£442,922
7 Hazel Grove, Solihull, West Midlands Other, an established residential building	£15,400	2022-01-21	£16,277
22 Hazel Grove, Solihull, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2021-06-18	£416,667

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B94 6QW

Employment

B94 6QW 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 B94 6QW 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	87
Retired	80
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	18
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Education	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Manufacturing	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Construction	14
Information and communication	13
Financial and insurance activities	10
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Real estate activities	8
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	7
Transport and storage	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hockley Heath Academy School Road , Hockley Heath B94 6RA	3out of 4	252 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy Salter Street , Earlswood B94 6DE	3out of 4	3,592 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dorridge Primary School Station Road , Dorridge B93 8EU	3out of 4	3,697 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School Mill Lane , Bentley Heath B93 8PA	- not rated	3,909 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cheswick Green Primary School Cheswick Way , Cheswick Green B90 4HG	3out of 4	3,957 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	4,990 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Chutneys	2571A Stratford Road, Hockley Heath	251 yd
One Stop Stores	2571A Stratford Road, Hockley Heath	251 yd
Dynamic Rides	2364 Stratford Road, Hockley Heath	326 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Miller & Carter	The Nags Head, 2563 Stratford Road	300 yd
Wharf Tavern Hockley Heath	2390 Stratford Road, Hockley Heath	409 yd
King George Vi Memorial Club	2655 Stratford Road, Hockley Heath	527 yd
Hockley Heath Mens Social Club Limited	2655 Stratford Road, Hockley Heath	527 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Kam Shun Limited	2362 Stratford Road, Hockley Heath		319 yd
Nelsons	2366 Stratford Road, Hockley Heath		326 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Operative Supermarket	2376 Stratford Road, Hockley Heath		342 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hockley Heath Academy SCHOOL ROAD	grass pitches	160 yd
Hockley Heath Recreation Ground OLD WARWICK ROAD	grass pitches	481 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	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	87.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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