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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

B939HW

Whitacre Road

B939JN

Purnells Way

B933NA

Knowle

B930FE

Bower Square

B939ER

Tilehouse Green Lane

B930NL

St Johns Close

B912SU

Henwood Lane

B939LA

Starbold Crescent

B939JF

Arrow Close

B930DX

Warwick Road

B939DL

Wychwood Avenue

B930BG

Arbour Tree Lane

B930HT

Station Road

B939AY

Lady Byron Lane

B939NE

Arden Vale Road

B930NN

St Johns Close

B939HT

Longdon Road

B930DZ

Bakers Lane

B939LW

Warwick Road

B939HX

Longdon Road

B930AS

Chadwick Lane

B930PT

Station Road

B930JU

High Street

B930NS

Beausale Drive

B939LG

Warwick Road

B930DS

Warwick Road

B930JR

Cook Close

B912SS

Gentleshaw Lane

B930HF

Lodge Road

B939JU

Barcheston Road

B930PD

Hertford Way

B930NJ

St Johns Close

B913HQ

Warwick Road

B939DZ

Everitt Drive

B930ES

Station Road

B930HG

Lodge Road

B930HN

Station Road

B939JY

Hollywell Road

B930JH

Kenilworth Road

B930FF

Ken Trueman Grove

B939LB

Starbold Crescent

B939AT

Lady Byron Lane

B930BQ

Oldwich Lane West

B930EE

Warwick Road

B913HJ

Warwick Road

B930PP

Hollin Brow Close

B930FN

Watery Lane

B930BT

Chadwick Mews

B930NY

Packwood Mews

B930DL

Sparrow Cock Lane

B930AP

Cuttle Pool Lane

B930JL

Kenilworth Road

B930LN

Kenilworth Road

B930JP

Golden End Drive

B930PG

Fletcher Grove

B930JE

Kixley Lane

B930BS

Bakehouse Lane

B930BD

Netherwood Lane

B939NX

Alveston Grove

B930EF

Warwick Road

B930PF

Stockton Close

B939JH

Ullenhall Road

B939AH

Chantry Heath Crescent

B930NX

Grimshaw Villas

B913HH

Riverside Drive

B939PW

Barnbrook Road

B930BW

Wheeler Close

B939JP

Purnells Way

B939JE

Austrey Close

B939LJ

Warwick Road

B939JS

Barcheston Road

B939NT

Alveston Grove

B939PD

Whiteslade Close

B930EY

Oldwich Lane West

B939PG

Shortland Close

B930FJ

Kingswood Close

B930AX

Knowle

B939HR

Longdon Road

B945NQ

St Johns Close

B939HA

Trehern Close

B930AD

Kenilworth Road

B930LF

High Street

B938BJ

Blue Lake Road

B939NR

Arden Vale Road

B930EJ

Wootton Close

B930EB

Warwick Road

B939NN

Whateley Hall Road

B939DE

Broadfern Road

B939AG

Blythewood Close

B933LP

St Johns Close

B939DY

Widney Road

B930LL

High Street

B939PR

High Trees Road

B930HX

Milverton Road

B930PE

Barton Drive

B939LY

Queen Eleanors Drive

B930PJ

Grove Road

B930NT

Hampton Road

B930HZ

Wilsons Road

B939LF

Warwick Road

Data Sources

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