Postcode B90 1GS is located in a major urban area, within the Blythe ward of Solihull in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath is £79,508 per year. The nearest station is Whitlocks End located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,674 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.
Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath is £79,508 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B90 1GS.
Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath near B90 1GS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whitlocks End located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whitlocks End | N/A | Walking directions to Whitlocks End |
| 0.8 mi | Wythall | N/A | Walking directions to Wythall |
Based on 219 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 in Blythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £1,160,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 73 | £555,000 |
| Flats | 47 | £179,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £357,250 |
| Terraced | 33 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blythe
In the B90 1GS postcode area, located within Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Tidbury Green School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Dickens Heath Community Primary School | Community school | Good |
Annual council tax rates for Solihull district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.