West Solihull Locality Profile 2018

113,000 people, 53% of Solihull population North East West 113,000 people, 53% of Solihull population 1 in 5 aged 65+, fastest growing group. Largest number of BAME residents, including 86% of Solihull’s Asian British population Largest and most diverse area of Solihull, with neighbourhood variations in household composition, tenure and population profile Target for 64% of housing designated in Local Plan (5,600 new units)

Areas in Most Deprived 30% 1 in 2 people live in least deprived 20% of neighbourhoods in England But pockets of relative deprivation in parts of Lyndon, Olton & Shirley with neighbourhoods in most deprived 30%. Low levels of unemployment, benefit dependency, housing need and other signs of income deprivation in most of West Solihull But higher service demand in pockets of relative deprivation

Things for young and older people to do also resident priorities. 9 in 10 satisfied with area as place to live Most cohesive area of borough More than 1 in 3 volunteer 28% of people say road & pavement repairs and traffic congestion need improving Things for young and older people to do also resident priorities.

Premature mortality and life limiting ill health below England average Life expectancy about 2 years longer than England average 3.6% of working age people in West receive ESA/Incapacity Benefits (5.8% England) A half of these claim because of mental health issues

Large Numbers of 65+ Living Alone 15% of households occupied by older people living alone Rises to over 1 in 5 in many areas Potential risk for social isolation Survey evidence suggests people know & support their neighbours Over 6,800 people in West 75 years+ with life limiting illness/disability But only 650 aged 65+ receive funded social care support 1,500 people aged 65+ provide 20 hours or more care per week

High Numbers SEN Pupils The number of pupils with a SEN low, but local concentrations in more deprived neighbourhoods Very high attainment at both primary and secondary school Health of children & young people in the West is good Obesity low, but rising among year six pupils Demand for children social services lower than borough average

Just 12% feel unsafe after dark Reported crime in-line with similar areas Hotspots in town centre & Stratford Road ASB lower than the borough average Vehicle nuisance largest ASB concern for residents (22% residents) Less than 1 in 10 say drugs & gangs are a problem in local area