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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
15.88(-58%)
Vehicle crime
6.1(-7%)
Burglary
4.22(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.69(-62%)
Other theft
2.15(-62%)
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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £533,555 in Knowle area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £2,500,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Knowle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached55£702,000
Flats22£263,750
Semi-Detached25£535,000
Terraced18£329,300

10 years median price trend in Knowle

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

All postcodes in Knowle

B912ST

Henwood Lane

B939BA

Lady Byron Lane

B939DP

St Johns Close

B939JD

Ullenhall Road

B939PE

Holbeche Road

B930JE

Kixley Lane

B930DS

Warwick Road

B930FD

Godwin Lane

B939EW

Hallcroft Way

B939JX

Starbold Crescent

B939LN

Jacobean Lane

B913HJ

Warwick Road

B930JA

Kenilworth Road

B930NP

Crabmill Close

B930NT

Hampton Road

B930NY

Packwood Mews

B938SS

St Johns Close

B939LP

Jacobean Lane

B939NL

Whateley Hall Close

B939NP

Stourton Close

B939NX

Alveston Grove

B930BP

Warwick Road

B930HD

Lodge Road

B933HY

St Johns Close

B939AG

Blythewood Close

B939HW

Whitacre Road

B945NQ

St Johns Close

B913HR

Riverside Drive

B930AT

Chadwick Manor

B938BJ

Blue Lake Road

B939AY

Lady Byron Lane

B939LZ

Minster Close

B930EY

Oldwich Lane West

B930JG

Kixley Lane

B930PB

Middlefield Avenue

B930ER

Station Road

B930NS

Beausale Drive

B930AP

Cuttle Pool Lane

B930HU

Warwick Road

B938PH

Norton Green Lane

B939DF

Wychwood Avenue

B939LY

Queen Eleanors Drive

B913HS

Pool Meadow Close

B930AB

Kenilworth Road

B930DL

Sparrow Cock Lane

B939DH

Wychwood Avenue

B930AW

Chadwick Lane

B930HJ

Station Road

B930JD

Kenilworth Road

B930JN

Station Road

B930NW

Crabmill Close

B930PL

Grove Road

B939EG

Pettyfields Close

B939JB

St Annes Grove

B939QA

Easenhall Close

B939LR

Warwick Road

B930AH

Kenilworth Road

B930EF

Warwick Road

B930PF

Stockton Close

B930BL

Warwick Road

B930HZ

Wilsons Road

B939NJ

Chantry Heath Crescent

B939NU

Ragley Close

B939HX

Longdon Road

B939PA

Copt Heath Drive

B933NB

Knowle

B930BS

Bakehouse Lane

B930QA

Downing Close

B939AT

Lady Byron Lane

B939EE

Purnells Way

B930AX

Knowle

B930JB

Kenilworth Road

B930JQ

Kenilworth Road

B913HH

Riverside Drive

B930AA

Elvers Green Lane

B930BF

Manor Stables

B930HN

Station Road

B930HT

Station Road

B930NH

St Johns Close

B939LF

Warwick Road

B933EA

St Johns Close

B939EH

Heathfield Close

B930AQ

Cuttle Pool Lane

B939JA

Landor Road

B939JL

Hillmorton Road

B939JP

Purnells Way

B939PW

Barnbrook Road

B939DA

Wychwood Avenue

B930DX

Warwick Road

B930FH

Balkwill Crescent

B930AZ

Arbour Tree Lane

B930BH

Oldwich Lane West

B938PL

Norton Green Lane

B939EP

Everitt Drive

B939LJ

Warwick Road

B939LL

Warwick Road

B939DG

Wychwood Avenue

B912SU

Henwood Lane

B930FE

Bower Square

B930HY

Milverton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.