Postcode sector · Solihull

B91 9 area guide

Who lives in B91 9, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Solihull
Region: West Midlands
Population: 4,002 (2024)

B91 9Postcode sector · Solihull

At a glance

What B91 9 is like

The B91 9 postcode sector in Solihull covers 97 live postcodes and is home to about 4,002 people across 2 census neighbourhoods. 70% of households own their home, 24.2% rent privately and 5% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 50–54, and 51.8% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally.

Scores

How B91 9 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

9.0/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

9/ 10

Higher than most — 56.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

TransportMore

5.0/ 10

Good — 1 station within a mile, 43 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 3 rated schools in B91 9 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£77,452

Average a year, before tax — higher than 91% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
Higher crime than mostLook closer
56.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
02
A big private rental marketPositive
24.2% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
03
Among the more affluent placesPositive
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 9.0 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.
04
An older population
27.2% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
05
Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

B91 9 FAQs

Is B91 9 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 9.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 56.4 per 1,000 people a year, band 9 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10 (good).

Is B91 9 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 56.4 offences per 1,000 people a year around B91 9, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 9 of 10.

Who lives in B91 9?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 50–54, at 7.4% of residents. 70% of households own their home. The most common home is purpose-built flat (41.4%).

Which council covers B91 9?

B91 9 is in Solihull.

B91 9 is in Solihull, in West Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is B91 9?

Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.

There are 43 bus stops within 800m and 1 station or tram stop within a mile, scoring 5.0 out of 10 (good). The nearest station is Solihull Rail Station, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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