Postcode report
Is B93 9EQ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About B93 9EQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
B93 9EQ is a postcode in Dorridge and Hockley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B93 9EQ, then scores the surrounding small area 88/100 - top 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B93 9EQ are health and local prosperity, 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 B93 9EQ is based on Solihull 026 Census 2021. It covers 9,730 residents, 1,084 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 84% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 5% 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 B93 9EQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B93 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £263k from 57 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near B93 9EQ can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 2 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 B93 9EQ 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 B93 9EQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 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 B93 9EQ
Is B93 9EQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 88/100 (top 1% 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 B93 9EQ?
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 B93 9EQ?
5 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 B93 9EQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for B93 9EQ?
LocaleIQ matched B93 9EQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B93 9EQ?
The latest median sold price is £263k based on 57 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B93 9EQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.