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B90 3SG

Sylvan Grove

Shirley East

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Overview

Postcode B90 3SG 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 Yardley Wood, about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
34.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Shirley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,652 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Shirley East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.4%

Approximately 34.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from B90 3SG.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Yardley Wood located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
362
Population density
6,135.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.23(+61%)
Shoplifting
20.5(+136%)
Vehicle crime
13.18(+102%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.45(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.52(-12%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
234
64.11%
Indian
48
13.15%
Pakistani
23
6.3%
Other White
11
3.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.19%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
36.04%
No qualifications
46
16.25%
Level 3 (A level)
42
14.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
12.37%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
46
24.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
21.69%
Owns with a mortgage
40
21.16%
Owns outright
38
20.11%
Social rents from council
19
10.05%
Total households: 189

Property prices in Shirley East

Median price£380,000
Price per sq ft£366
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£290K – £482K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £366 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-Detached59£410,000£363
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 3SG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B90 3SG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 2025122, Pailton Road, Solihull, B90 3NXFlatsLeasehold£130,000
23 Jun 202524, Sandy Hill Road, Solihull, B90 2EPFlatsLeasehold£195,000
04 Jun 202637, Wildmoor Road, Solihull, B90 3PUFlatsLeasehold£120,000
19 Dec 202528, Wolston Close, Solihull, B90 3NHFlatsLeasehold£122,500
01 Aug 202536, Wolston Close, Solihull, B90 3NHFlatsLeasehold£162,500

Schools

In the B90 3SG postcode area, located within Shirley East, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B90 3SG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHaslucks Green SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRobin Hood AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B90 3SG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B90 3SG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco21-35 Stratford Road, Solihull, B90 3LUWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miSelect Xpress122 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3BBWalking directions to Select Xpress
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressStratford Road, Solihull, B90 3AYWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miAsdaStratford Road, Solihull, B90 3GGWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miAH Convenience StoreRedstone Farm Road, Birmingham, B28 9NBWalking directions to AH Convenience Store

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 3SG, 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 018DE01010204
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2002-10-01

Frequently asked questions about B90 3SG

Is B90 3SG (Shirley East) safe?

The area around B90 3SG records about 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3SG?

The median sale price around B90 3SG in Shirley East is £380,000 (about £366 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B90 3SG?

There are 12 schools close to B90 3SG, including Haslucks Green School (Good), St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School (Good) and Robin Hood Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B90 3SG?

B90 3SG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,652 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Solihull West and Shirley covering B90 3SG 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).