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Coleshill & Water Orton

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About

Coleshill and Water Orton form a settled area in North Warwickshire, positioned where the River Tame and the River Cole meet. The landscape is characterised by flat floodplain meadows, with the M6 and M42 motorways intersecting nearby, creating a major transport corridor. Coleshill itself is a historic market town with a traditional high street layout, while Water Orton is a more linear village development to the south. The presence of the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal adds a quiet, green waterway through the locality.

The area's history is visibly tied to its rivers and transport links. Coleshill's Church of St. Peter and St. Paul stands on a prominent hill, a landmark for centuries. A specific local feature is the network of ancient footpaths crossing the floodplain, connecting the settlements to the remnants of Kingsbury Water Park and the wider rural landscape. The land use is a practical mix of residential areas, light industry near the motorway junctions, and open agricultural fields.

Area overview

On average Coleshill & Water Orton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Coleshill & Water Orton is £52,727 per year. There are 6 schools in Coleshill & Water Orton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Coleshill & Water Orton is home to around 10,380 people, with a population density of about 599.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Coleshill & Water Orton Population
10,380
Population density
599.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.85(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.99(+48%)
Vehicle crime
11.27(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.07(-17%)
Burglary
4.91(+21%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,587
92.36%
Other White
164
1.58%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
154
1.48%
Irish
130
1.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
60
0.58%
Total population: 10,380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,370
27.21%
No qualifications
1,637
18.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,595
18.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,319
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,007
11.56%
Total 16+ residents: 8,711

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,803
39.76%
Owns with a mortgage
1,575
34.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
639
14.09%
Social rents from council
243
5.36%
Other social rented
155
3.42%
Total households: 4,535

Property prices in Coleshill & Water Orton

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Coleshill & Water Orton area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Coleshill & Water Orton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coleshill & Water Orton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached26£425,250£3,729
Flats33£160,000£2,542
Semi-Detached51£297,500£3,330
Terraced44£241,750£3,345

10 years median price trend in Coleshill & Water Orton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coleshill & Water Orton.

All postcodes in Coleshill & Water Orton

B461RT

St Blaise Avenue

B469BD

High Street

B461ET

Norton Road

B463NP

Clinton Road

B461LR

Gorsey Way

B461HA

Ennersdale Close

B461JZ

Station Road

B463LH

Linforth Way

B461HE

Station Road

B463DJ

Cuttle Cottages

B461NS

Marsh Lane

B469BF

High Street

B463LX

Castle Drive

B461BP

Duncombe Green

B461QX

Coleshill Road

B461DL

Coleshill Manor Office Campus

B461RY

Vicarage Lane

B461HG

Roman Way

B461JY

Station Road

B461BJ

Kendal Avenue

B461SA

Woodlands Avenue

B461NT

Marsh Lane

B461HL

Julius Drive

B461BD

Orchard Close

B461NB

High Street

B461BH

High Brink Road

B461EG

Lichfield Road

B461UB

Centurion Close

B461NE

Manor House Way

B461SD

Attleboro Lane

B461DN

Gilson Drive

B461BL

Colemeadow Road

B461QP

New Road

B461AN

Macfarlane Way

B461LH

Grimstock Hill

B461NA

Stonecross

B463BU

The Colesleys

B461QF

Coleshill Road

B463LG

Chelmsley Avenue

B461DP

Birmingham Road

B461HJ

Augustus Close

B463EA

Coventry Road

B461LG

Wantage Road

B463FH

Griffin Close

B461NL

Manor House Lane

B461LD

Grimstock Hill

B461HQ

Roman Way

B461DQ

Christopher Way

B463HL

High Street

B463NB

Burman Drive

B463EH

Coventry Road

B461BN

Ravenswood Hill

B463LN

Wilmot Avenue

B463EZ

Ferndale Court

B461AZ

High Street

B461WU

High Street

B469EH

Coleshill South

B461DX

Marconi Way

B463LY

Castle Drive

B463NJ

Oak Rise

B463NL

Digby Road

B461ER

Ennersdale Road

B461LE

Grimstock Hill

B463NT

Parkfield Road

B463NU

Lyon Court

B461AH

Blythe Road

B461EL

James Road

B463EP

Coventry Road

B463LP

Digby Road

B461EE

High Street

B461DJ

Birmingham Road

B463EG

Springfields

B461DH

Birmingham Road

B461AY

High Street

B469AG

High Street

B461BS

Lawnsdale Close

B461EJ

Doris Road

B463LZ

Wheatley Grange

B461PF

George Road

B461BE

Bridge View

B463FJ

Griffin Close

B461HT

Station Road Industrial Estate

B461HU

Station Road

B463LS

Wall Avenue

B469DD

High Street

B463FD

Victoria Way

B463NG

Stonebridge Road

B461TN

Mytton Road

B463BT

High Street

B461QT

Church Avenue

B463BJ

High Street

B461RE

Openfield Croft

B463AL

Church Hill

B461SU

Addison Place

B463HA

Stonebridge Road

B463JE

Packington Lane

B461QD

Coleshill Road

B461QG

New Road

B463FE

Coventry Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.