Postcode report
Is B90 4EJ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About B90 4EJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
B90 4EJ is a postcode in Shirley South, Solihull, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B90 4EJ, then scores the surrounding small area 81/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B90 4EJ 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 4EJ is based on Solihull 027 Census 2021. It covers 5,412 residents, 2,258 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 85% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 2% 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 4EJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B90 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £351k from 125 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 4EJ can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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 adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B90 4EJ 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 4EJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 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 4EJ
Is B90 4EJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 81/100 (top 2% 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 4EJ?
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 4EJ?
1 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 4EJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for B90 4EJ?
LocaleIQ matched B90 4EJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B90 4EJ?
The latest median sold price is £351k based on 125 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B90 4EJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.