Town Pop. 1,492

Living in Tidbury Green: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tidbury Green comes out at 64/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Tidbury Green most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Tidbury Green places 3rd of 8 in the B90 postcode district.

No category drops below 43/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Its broadband score runs 15 points above the B90 district's 84/100. That is 14 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: B90 postcode district.

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Tidbury Green scores 64 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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B90 1AA B90 2AA B90 3AA B90 4AA B90 8AA B90 9JR B90 B94

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
88.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 60 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Vehicle crime 18 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Farmers Lane 20 crimes
  2. 2 Dewberry Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 Tilehouse Lane 13 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 8.112 · PM2.5 6.87 · PM10 10.996 µg/m³
71
Green Space 42
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
48
2 schools in area · 20 within 4km
2Good
  • Dickens Heath Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Tidbury Green SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsSolihull Hospital3.9 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre4.7 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital8.4 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryHollyoaks Medical Centre0.7 mi
GP capacity1,645 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
99
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across Solihull
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate66.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired18.6%Student4.8%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.5%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary12.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.2%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.1%
Home ownership76.1%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
76
Council tax Solihull · 2026-27
A £1,465
B £1,709
C £1,953
D £2,197
E £2,685
F £3,173
G £3,662
H £4,394
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
53
Wythall 0.5 mi
Whitlocks End 0.9 mi
Earlswood 0.9 mi
J3 M42 2 mi
J3 M42 2.3 mi
J3A M42 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 9

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £545,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£485k £567k £652k £734k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Whitlock's End 62 0.7 mi away ⇄
Dickens Heath 57 0.8 mi away ⇄
Wythall 60 0.9 mi away ⇄
Major's Green 64 1.2 mi away ⇄
Terry's Green 46 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hollywood 58 1.4 mi away ⇄
Earlswood 49 1.4 mi away ⇄
Inkford 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cheswick Green 58 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wood End (Stratford-on-Avon) 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Aspley Heath 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tanworth-in-Arden 47 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tidbury Green a nice place to live?

Tidbury Green is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Tidbury Green is 64/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Tidbury Green?

Tidbury Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 132 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tidbury Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Tidbury Green are Dickens Heath Community Primary School and Tidbury Green School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Tidbury Green in total.

What are house prices like in Tidbury Green?

The current median house price in Tidbury Green is £545,000, around 91% above the England and Wales average.

Tidbury Green in context

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Postcode districts in Tidbury Green

B90 65 ⇄
B94 48 ⇄

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