Area Information for Wharf Lane, Solihull, B91 2UN

Wharf Lane in Solihull is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Silhill ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Meriden and Solihull East. This page combines information for the address Wharf Lane, Solihull, B91 2UN, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B91 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for B91 2UN.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Solihull
Ward Silhill
Constituency Meriden and Solihull East * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 109 property sales in Wharf Lane, B91 2UN since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill), and the West Midlands Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Wharf Lane, Solihull, B91 2UN.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Wharf Lane, Solihull, B91 2UN is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Wharf Lane, Solihull, B91 2UN:

Wharf Lane, Solihull, B91 2NJ
Wharf Lane, Solihull, B91 2UP
Wharf Lane, Solihull, B91 2LF
Wharf Lane, Solihull, B91 2NG
Wharf Lane, Solihull, B91 2RZ
Wharf Lane, Solihull, B91 2LE

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about B91 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 109 property sales in Wharf Lane since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Wharf Lane, Solihull consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 4
Semi-Detached 28
Terraced 36
Flat (Purpose-Built) 112
Flat (Converted) 2
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 183
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Wharf Lane, Solihull contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 41% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 20
Owned with Mortgage 48
Shared Ownership 7
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 31
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 73
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 182

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 76
Two People 38
Three People 34
Four People 24
Five People 4
Six People 5
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 182

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Wharf Lane, Solihull consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 77
Family Household 95
Other Household 8
Total 180

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 122
Deprived In One Dimension 38
Deprived In Two Dimensions 18
Deprived In Three Dimensions 4
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 182

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Meriden and Solihull East constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 193
Female 208
Total 401

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 36
5-9 36
10-14 25
15-19 35
20-24 31
25-29 49
30-34 52
35-39 40
40-44 36
45-49 21
50-54 22
55-59 12
60-64 5
65-69 3
70-74 1
75-79 3
80-84 1
85+ 0
Total 408

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode B91 2UN does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 200
Married 66
Separated 5
Divorced 22
Widowed 3
Total 296

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 91% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 231
Good 135
Fair 32
Bad 4
Very Bad 0
Total 402

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 137
Apprenticeship 11
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 47
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 47
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 20
No GCSEs or Equivalent 27
Other 8
Total 297

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 73% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 293
Mixed Ethnicity 37
Indian 42
Pakistani 6
Chinese 5
Other Asian 3
Black African 1
Black Caribbean 1
Other Black/African/Caribbean 4
Arab 4
Other 5
Total 401

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 328
European Union 20
Rest of Europe 4
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 46
Total 403

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 328
10+ Years 29
5-10 Years 11
2-5 Years 21
Less Than 2 Years 13
Total 402

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Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to B91 2UN.

Passport(s) Held
None 50
United Kingdom 299
European Union 21
Rest of Europe 1
Middle East or Asia 30

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 188
Christian 145
Buddhist 1
Hindu 30
Jewish 0
Muslim 20
Sikh 0
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 17
Total 403

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Silhill ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 50% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 150
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 38
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 24
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 16
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 21
Retired 8
Looking After Home or Family 25
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 6
Other 12
Total 302

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 16
Professional Occupations 64
Associate Professional Occupations 36
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 23
Skilled Trades Occupations 15
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 19
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 22
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 12
Total 216

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 55
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 67
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 36
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 21
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 13
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 37
Semi-Routine Occupation 23
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 25
Full-time Student 19
Total 296

Wharf Lane, Solihull, B91 2UN is within the Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill policing neighbourhood, under the West Midlands Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Wharf Lane
Neighbourhood Team Address Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2766

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to B91 2UN. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for B91 2UN.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Wharf Lane, Solihull, B91 2UN. The nearest railway station is Solihull, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Solihull 1.1 miles
Olton 1.6 miles
Widney Manor 2.1 miles
Acocks Green 2.5 miles
Birmingham International 2.5 miles
Marston Green 2.9 miles
Spring Road 3 miles
Hampton-in-Arden 3 miles
Hall Green 3.2 miles
Tyseley 3.4 miles
Shirley (West Midlands) 3.5 miles
Yardley Wood 3.5 miles
Lea Hall 3.8 miles
Dorridge 3.9 miles
Whitlocks End 4.1 miles
Stechford 4.4 miles
Small Heath 4.5 miles
Wythall 5.1 miles
Adderley Park 5.3 miles
Bordesley 5.5 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Wharf Lane, Solihull, B91 2UN. The nearest is Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School, approximately 580 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School 580 yards
    
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree 810 yards
    
Coppice Academy 810 yards
    
Greswold Primary School 850 yards
    
Ulverley School 0.9 miles
    
St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School 1.1 miles
    
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles
    
Valley Primary 1.4 miles
    
St Alphege Church of England Junior School 1.4 miles
    
Sharmans Cross Junior School 1.6 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Wharf Lane, Solihull, B91 2UN. The nearest is Lode Heath School, approximately 580 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Lode Heath School 580 yards
    
St Peter's Catholic School 1.6 miles
    
Lyndon School 1.7 miles
    
Langley School 1.7 miles
    
Daylesford Academy 1.8 miles
    
Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull 1.8 miles
    
Alderbrook School 1.8 miles
    
Solihull Alternative Provision Academy 2.4 miles
    
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School 2.4 miles
    
Ninestiles, an Academy 2.7 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Wharf Lane, Solihull, B91 2UN. The nearest is GPS Healthcare - Yew Tree Medical Centre, approximately 840 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Wharf Lane, Solihull, B91 2UN. The nearest is Grove Road Dental Clinic - Solihull Community Services (Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust), approximately 0.5 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Wharf Lane, Solihull, B91 2UN. The nearest is Spire Parkway Hospital, approximately 860 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Spire Parkway Hospital 860 yards
Solihull Hospital 0.7 miles
Hertford House 1.7 miles
Brooklands Hospital 3.3 miles
Dan Mooney House 3.4 miles
David Bromley House 3.4 miles
Zinnia Centre 4.3 miles
Tamarind Centre 4.4 miles
Heartlands Hospital 4.4 miles
Grove Avenue 4.8 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Wharf Lane, Solihull, B91 2UN. The nearest is Eyecare at Home, approximately < 50 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in B91 2UN

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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