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B90 4NS

Radway Road

Shirley South

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Overview

Postcode B90 4NS is located in a major urban area, within the Shirley South ward of Solihull in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Blossomfield area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blossomfield is £63,680 per year. The nearest station is Widney Manor, about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Hillfield Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Blossomfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,438 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Blossomfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Blossomfield is £63,680 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B90 4NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Blossomfield near B90 4NS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Widney Manor located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B90 4NS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHillfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Hillfield Park

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
1,185.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.99(+37%)
Vehicle crime
20.29(+212%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.58(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.02(-16%)
Shoplifting
7.89(-9%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
66.58%
Pakistani
35
9.51%
Indian
21
5.71%
Other White
17
4.62%
Irish
13
3.53%
Total population: 368

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
40.61%
No qualifications
53
18.09%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.24%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
42.18%
Owns with a mortgage
57
38.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
10.88%
Social rents from council
9
6.12%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.04%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Shirley South

Median price£365,000
Price per sq ft£361
Sales (last 12 months)165
Typical range (middle 50%)£289K – £465K

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £361 per square foot) in Shirley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £890,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£520,000£389
Semi-Detached71£390,000£368
Terraced26£335,000£350
Flats35£190,000£294

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shirley South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shirley South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£377,000£147,750£290,000£207,500
2017£402,250£154,950£291,750£273,750
2018£439,000£159,000£325,000£245,475
2019£392,500£155,950£298,995£254,950
2020£455,000£155,250£317,000£294,043
2021£468,000£176,070£340,000£325,000
2022£492,500£200,000£370,000£325,000
2023£530,000£205,000£377,500£335,000
2024£501,250£209,998£378,748£330,000
2025£477,500£205,000£379,500£323,495
2026£495,000£172,500£380,000£324,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shirley South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shirley South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£301£221£281£258
2017£314£243£292£257
2018£330£213£303£283
2019£335£219£290£279
2020£335£225£314£279
2021£356£265£332£330
2022£389£315£381£376
2023£397£314£380£381
2024£398£322£371£360
2025£390£294£368£356
2026£401£272£389£369
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shirley South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B90 4NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B90 4NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202512, Stirling Road, Solihull, B90 4NEOtherFreehold£1,100,000
21 Mar 20251, Arleston Way, Solihull, B90 4LHOtherFreehold£1,900,000
22 Jul 2025Unit 500, Solar Park, Highlands Road, Solihull, B90 4SHOtherFreehold£60,787,000
26 Feb 202626, Harnall Close, Solihull, B90 4QRDetachedFreehold£475,000
07 Nov 20255, Harnall Close, Solihull, B90 4QRSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the B90 4NS postcode area, located within Blossomfield, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B90 4NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSolihull Alternative Provision AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWidney Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCranmore Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B90 4NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B90 4NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCostcutter274 Cranmore Boulevard, Shirley, B90 4PXWalking directions to Costcutter

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 4NS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Max McLoughlin

Shirley South - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

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 SouthE05001297
ParishSolihull, unparished areaE43000265
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BlossomfieldE02002102
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Solihull 022EE01010213
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2012-02-01

Frequently asked questions about B90 4NS

Is B90 4NS (Blossomfield) safe?

The area around B90 4NS records about 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B90 4NS?

The median sale price around B90 4NS in Blossomfield is £365,000 (about £361 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B90 4NS?

There are 11 schools close to B90 4NS, including Solihull Alternative Provision Academy (Good), Widney Junior School (Good) and Cranmore Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B90 4NS?

B90 4NS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,438 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B90 4NS (Blossomfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Solihull West and Shirley covering B90 4NS is Neil Shastri-Hurst (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Max McLoughlin (Green Party).