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B90 3BW

Stratford Road

Shirley East

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Overview

Postcode B90 3BW is located in a major urban area, within the Shirley East ward of Solihull in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shirley East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shirley East is £59,786 per year. The nearest station is Shirley, about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Shirley Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Shirley East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,942 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Shirley East has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Shirley East is £59,786 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 57 ft away from B90 3BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Shirley East near B90 3BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Shirley located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B90 3BW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Shirley

N/A

Walking directions to Shirley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B90 3BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miShirley ParkLargeWalking directions to Shirley Park

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
3,628 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.39(-21%)
Shoplifting
6.22(-29%)
Burglary
6.22(+53%)
Vehicle crime
4.14(-36%)
Other theft
4.14(-27%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
181
75.73%
Pakistani
11
4.6%
Other Asian
9
3.77%
Other White
9
3.77%
Irish
8
3.35%
Total population: 239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
30.39%
No qualifications
51
25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
20
9.8%
Apprenticeship
16
7.84%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
75
58.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
17.83%
Owns with a mortgage
20
15.5%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.1%
Social rents from council
3
2.33%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Shirley East

Median price£385,000
Price per sq ft£365
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£290K – £486K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £365 per square foot) in Shirley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shirley East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£561,750£443
Semi-Detached60£412,000£361
Terraced20£372,000£374
Flats24£173,000£272

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shirley East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shirley East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£446,000£157,500£303,750£254,975
2017£430,000£165,000£320,000£272,500
2018£466,000£213,450£337,000£265,000
2019£482,500£217,475£342,500£319,975
2020£407,500£205,000£358,000£278,000
2021£500,000£201,500£360,000£332,500
2022£547,500£200,000£407,625£374,000
2023£522,500£178,750£420,000£361,000
2024£529,000£192,950£415,000£382,000
2025£561,750£180,000£387,000£322,000
2026£490,000£175,000£431,000£430,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shirley East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shirley East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£322£298£283£301
2017£339£310£306£282
2018£355£341£322£284
2019£338£364£313£336
2020£307£290£324£315
2021£382£341£332£322
2022£412£325£381£391
2023£436£283£384£347
2024£418£310£369£330
2025£417£273£373£356
2026£484£272£373£390
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shirley East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shirley East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B90 3BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B90 3BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Nov 2025320, Stratford Road, Solihull, B90 3DNOtherLeasehold£92,500
16 May 202539, Bower Lodge, 354, Stratford Road, Solihull, B90 3DNFlatsLeasehold£256,450
31 Mar 202540, Moreton Road, Solihull, B90 3EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000
10 Jul 20257, School Road, Solihull, B90 2BBSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
18 Sept 20258, Union Road, Solihull, B90 3DTOtherFreehold£780,000

Schools

In the B90 3BW postcode area, located within Shirley East, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B90 3BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableKingswood SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryShirley Heath Junior SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryTudor Grange Primary Academy, St JamesAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B90 3BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B90 3BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miM&S Simply Food457 Stratford Road, Solihull, B90 4AAWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.3 miLondis456-458 Stratford Road, Solihull, B90 4AQWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miIceland267-271 Stratford Road, Solihull, B90 3ALWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miAldi240 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AEWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miSainsbury's545 Stratford Road, Solihull, B90 4AJWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Solihull district.

Band A£1,465
Band B£1,709
Band C£1,953
Band D£2,197
Band E£2,686
Band F£3,174
Band G£3,662
Band H£4,395

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B90 3BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Karen Anne Grinsell

Shirley East - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Neil Shastri-Hurst

Solihull West and Shirley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSolihullE08000029
Parliamentary ConstituencySolihull West and ShirleyE14001479
WardShirley EastE05001296
ParishSolihull, unparished areaE43000265
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shirley EastE02002098
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Solihull 018BE01010200
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B90 3BW

Is B90 3BW (Shirley East) safe?

The area around B90 3BW records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B90 3BW?

The median sale price around B90 3BW in Shirley East is £385,000 (about £365 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B90 3BW?

There are 15 schools close to B90 3BW, including Kingswood School (Outstanding), Shirley Heath Junior School (Outstanding) and Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B90 3BW?

The closest station to B90 3BW is Shirley, about 1,515 m away.

How deprived is the area around B90 3BW?

B90 3BW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,942 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B90 3BW (Shirley East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Solihull West and Shirley covering B90 3BW is Neil Shastri-Hurst (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Karen Anne Grinsell (Conservative and Unionist Party).