Postcode B90 8BE is located in a rural hamlet, 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.4 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 Widney Manor located about 1.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Blythe Valley Park.
Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,106 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from B90 8BE.
Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath near B90 8BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Widney Manor located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Blythe Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Blythe Valley Park |
| 0.2 mi | Blythe Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Blythe Valley Park |
| 0.5 mi | Blythe Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Blythe Valley Park |
Based on 231 recent sales, the median property price is £357,000 in Blythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £877,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £360,000 |
| Detached | 71 | £530,000 |
| Flats | 57 | £177,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £312,500 |
10 year median price trend in Blythe
In the B90 8BE postcode area, located within Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green & Hockley Heath, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B90 8BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Your Coop Food | Blythe Gate, Solihull, B90 8DJ | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
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.
Elected local representatives for B90 8BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Keith Green
Blythe - Elected 2 May 2024
Neil Shastri-Hurst
Solihull West and Shirley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.