Postcode report
B90 3PA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Solihull
About B90 3PA: area rating, property, schools and local change
B90 3PA 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 3PA, then scores the surrounding small area 80/100 - top 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B90 3PA are local prosperity and health, while property market signals 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 3PA is based on Solihull 014 Census 2021. It covers 5,977 residents, 2,651 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 89% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 1% 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 10/10.
For property prices near B90 3PA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B90 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £351k from 95 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 3PA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B90 3PA 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 3PA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 31 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 3PA
Is B90 3PA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 80/100 (top 3% 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 3PA?
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 3PA?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near B90 3PA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for B90 3PA?
LocaleIQ matched B90 3PA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B90 3PA?
The latest median sold price is £351k based on 95 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B90 3PA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 31 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.