Postcode report
B90 1AA Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About B90 1AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
B90 1AA is a postcode in Shirley West, Solihull, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B90 1AA, then scores the surrounding small area 60/100 - top 39% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B90 1AA are housing and safety, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for B90 1AA is based on Solihull 021 Census 2021. It covers 6,303 residents, 4,692 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near B90 1AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B90 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £351k from 120 rolling sales, up 0.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near B90 1AA can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B90 1AA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around B90 1AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 18 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about B90 1AA
Is B90 1AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 60/100 (top 39% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near B90 1AA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near B90 1AA?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for B90 1AA?
LocaleIQ matched B90 1AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B90 1AA?
The latest median sold price is £351k based on 120 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B90 1AA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 18 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.