Postcode report
Is B91 2EW a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About B91 2EW: area rating, property, schools and local change
B91 2EW 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 2EW, then scores the surrounding small area 52/100 - bottom 45% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B91 2EW are housing and jobs, while safety 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 2EW is based on Solihull 011 Census 2021. It covers 7,662 residents, 2,305 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 6% 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 2EW, 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 2EW can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 2 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B91 2EW 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 B91 2EW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 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 2EW
Is B91 2EW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 52/100 (bottom 45% 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 2EW?
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 B91 2EW?
8 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 2EW?
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 B91 2EW?
LocaleIQ matched B91 2EW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B91 2EW?
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 2EW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.