Postcode report
Is B91 2AL a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About B91 2AL: area rating, property, schools and local change
B91 2AL is a postcode in Silhill, Solihull, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B91 2AL, then scores the surrounding small area 57/100 - top 46% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B91 2AL are housing and schools and education, while local prosperity 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 B91 2AL is based on Solihull 016 Census 2021. It covers 10,370 residents, 2,834 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 9% 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 6/10.
For property prices near B91 2AL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B91 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £543k from 118 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near B91 2AL can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 B91 2AL by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around B91 2AL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 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 B91 2AL
Is B91 2AL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 57/100 (top 46% 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 B91 2AL?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near B91 2AL?
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 B91 2AL?
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 B91 2AL?
LocaleIQ matched B91 2AL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B91 2AL?
The latest median sold price is £543k based on 118 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B91 2AL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.