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About

Knowle ward lies in the southern part of the Solihull borough, centred around the historic village of Knowle itself. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods. It functions as a local hub with its own high street, providing essential services and independent shops for the community. The ward includes surrounding neighbourhoods like Dorridge and Bentley Heath, which maintain distinct village atmospheres.

The geography is defined by the Blythe Valley, with the River Blythe flowing through the western edge of the area. This setting provides green spaces like Knowle Park and access to the wider rural landscape. A notable local landmark is the Knowle Parish Church of St John the Baptist, with its distinctive spire visible across the area. The ward is well-connected by the railway line running through Dorridge station.

Area overview

On average Knowle has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Knowle is £74,885 per year. There are 3 schools in Knowle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Knowle is home to around 11,147 people, with a population density of about 696.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Knowle Population
11,147
Population density
696 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.7(-59%)
Vehicle crime
4.93(-24%)
Burglary
3.86(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.5(-52%)
Public order
2.51(-59%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,628
86.37%
Indian
347
3.11%
Other White
242
2.17%
Irish
160
1.44%
Pakistani
153
1.37%
Total population: 11,147

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,344
47.36%
Level 3 (A level)
1,368
14.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,170
12.76%
No qualifications
1,018
11.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
676
7.37%
Total 16+ residents: 9,172

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,354
50.43%
Owns with a mortgage
1,523
32.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
418
8.95%
Other social rented
145
3.11%
Social rents from council
125
2.68%
Total households: 4,668

Property prices in Knowle

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £562,500 in Knowle area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £1,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Knowle 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 Knowle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached62£725,000£5,040
Flats26£253,750£3,387
Semi-Detached31£550,000£5,267
Terraced15£350,000£4,500

10 years median price trend in Knowle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knowle.

All postcodes in Knowle

B939NF

Mockley Wood Road

B938SS

St Johns Close

B930HJ

Station Road

B939LP

Jacobean Lane

B939JX

Starbold Crescent

B930BE

Warwick Road

B930LU

Knowle

B938PL

Norton Green Lane

B939EB

Tilehouse Green Lane

B933LQ

St Johns Close

B930EN

St Johns Close

B930BA

Arbour Tree Lane

B930NW

Crabmill Close

B933LX

Knowle

B930DU

Knowle

B930LX

Warwick Road

B939AX

Lady Byron Lane

B930AR

Chadwick Lane

B930BU

Warwick Road

B930AJ

Kenilworth Road

B939ET

Hallcroft Way

B939EZ

Tilehouse Green Lane

B939HL

Newton Road

B933JS

St Johns Close

B930JA

Kenilworth Road

B930PS

Gannaway

B930DW

Thistlewood Grove

B939JZ

Gilberry Close

B939LN

Jacobean Lane

B930ET

Station Road

B930EA

Bakers Lane

B939NH

Chantry Heath Crescent

B939EF

Woodrow Crescent

B913HP

Oldway Drive

B939DG

Wychwood Avenue

B939JW

Barcheston Road

B939NU

Ragley Close

B939LL

Warwick Road

B930FG

Cooper Drive

B930NA

High Street

B930AA

Elvers Green Lane

B933GN

St Johns Close

B933LF

St Johns Close

B939HZ

Landor Road

B939EY

Tilehouse Green Lane

B939JT

Barcheston Road

B939EQ

Woodrow Crescent

B939HP

Blackdown Road

B939JB

St Annes Grove

B930BP

Warwick Road

B930EU

St Lawrence Close

B939NQ

Whateley Hall Road

B933GA

St Johns Close

B939HN

Newton Road

B933AY

St Johns Close

B930AQ

Cuttle Pool Lane

B930JB

Kenilworth Road

B930AT

Chadwick Manor

B930AH

Kenilworth Road

B930BH

Oldwich Lane West

B939DW

Holland Avenue

B939NL

Whateley Hall Close

B930JG

Kixley Lane

B939LQ

Warwick Road

B939EL

Tilehouse Green Lane

B939NW

Arden Vale Road

B930JF

Kixley Lane

B930AB

Kenilworth Road

B930AZ

Arbour Tree Lane

B939LZ

Minster Close

B939NP

Stourton Close

B930LY

High Street

B930FD

Godwin Lane

B939LE

Warwick Road

B930BN

Warwick Road

B939NG

Mockley Wood Road

B933NB

Knowle

B939ES

Spiers Close

B939PA

Copt Heath Drive

B939LT

Copt Heath Croft

B933EA

St Johns Close

B938PP

Darley Green Road

B930JQ

Kenilworth Road

B939DA

Wychwood Avenue

B939AU

Lady Byron Lane

B939DF

Wychwood Avenue

B939HU

Longdon Road

B930ED

Warwick Road

B939NS

Arden Vale Road

B939PB

Copt Heath Drive

B930BF

Manor Stables

B939ED

Purnells Way

B930NR

Hampton Road

B930BL

Warwick Road

B939HY

Longdon Road

B939JA

Landor Road

B930DT

Stripes Hill

B913HN

Warwick Road

B930PH

Grove Road

B930JN

Station Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.