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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, about 63% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Knowle is £74,880 per year. There are 2 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 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.3%
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

Median price£590,000
Price per sq ft£453
Sales (last 12 months)150
Typical range (middle 50%)£404K – £774K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 (about £453 per square foot) in Knowle area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,870,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Knowle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached81£711,000£473
Semi-Detached30£542,500£480
Terraced16£355,000£442
Flats23£245,000£322

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Knowle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knowle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£515,000£270,150£376,000£320,000
2017£545,000£229,975£362,500£320,000
2018£560,000£298,748£392,500£324,995
2019£583,000£261,000£400,000£363,250
2020£581,500£285,000£447,500£345,000
2021£620,000£333,975£473,750£337,475
2022£675,000£349,950£475,000£400,000
2023£700,000£275,500£540,000£420,000
2024£633,500£264,500£485,000£362,000
2025£711,000£262,500£535,000£356,000
2026£685,000£225,000£544,000£350,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knowle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knowle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£370£267£371£385
2017£391£274£363£360
2018£419£303£383£363
2019£401£300£405£390
2020£393£306£388£399
2021£428£348£416£437
2022£476£379£462£459
2023£485£351£460£481
2024£475£366£449£475
2025£476£320£487£410
2026£460£327£459£440
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knowle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Knowle in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Solihull district.

Band A£1,465
Band B£1,709
Band C£1,953
Band D£2,197
Band E£2,686
Band F£3,174
Band G£3,662
Band H£4,395

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Knowle ward.

Local councillors

Dave Pinwell

Knowle - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

All postcodesin 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

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

B930HY

Milverton Road