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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 117 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 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
Detached54£702,000
Flats21£262,500
Semi-Detached24£542,500
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

B930JL

Kenilworth Road

B930NL

St Johns Close

B930AE

Kenilworth Road

B930AU

Warwick Road

B939DQ

Wychwood Avenue

B939JF

Arrow Close

B930AS

Chadwick Lane

B930HG

Lodge Road

B939HJ

Longdon Road

B939HL

Newton Road

B939PP

Abbots Close

B930JF

Kixley Lane

B930LL

High Street

B930PE

Barton Drive

B930PG

Fletcher Grove

B939AH

Chantry Heath Crescent

B930HX

Milverton Road

B930JP

Golden End Drive

B938PP

Darley Green Road

B939ER

Tilehouse Green Lane

B939EX

Gainsborough Crescent

B939JU

Barcheston Road

B939NF

Mockley Wood Road

B939HU

Longdon Road

B930AR

Chadwick Lane

B930BD

Netherwood Lane

B930BE

Warwick Road

B933AY

St Johns Close

B939DD

Broadfern Road

B939LS

Lightwood Close

B913HW

Warwick Road

B930BJ

Oldwich Lane West

B939JH

Ullenhall Road

B939JT

Barcheston Road

B933LD

St Johns Close

B939AX

Lady Byron Lane

B930EJ

Wootton Close

B930JX

Dell Farm Close

B930PJ

Grove Road

B939JE

Austrey Close

B930HE

Lodge Road

B930LN

Kenilworth Road

B930NN

St Johns Close

B930PD

Hertford Way

B939HN

Newton Road

B930JJ

Kenilworth Road

B933GN

St Johns Close

B939DL

Wychwood Avenue

B930ED

Warwick Road

B930EN

St Johns Close

B930LE

St Johns Way

B939HP

Blackdown Road

B939NG

Mockley Wood Road

B939NS

Arden Vale Road

B933GB

St Johns Close

B933LQ

St Johns Close

B939LA

Starbold Crescent

B939LU

Warwick Road

B939PS

Langfield Road

B930EE

Warwick Road

B933LX

Knowle

B939PB

Copt Heath Drive

B930FG

Cooper Drive

B939HH

Longdon Road

B939NW

Arden Vale Road

B912SS

Gentleshaw Lane

B930LX

Warwick Road

B930NA

High Street

B930NU

Hampton Road

B930PU

Station Road

B913HD

Pool Meadow Close

B913HQ

Warwick Road

B933NA

Knowle

B939DB

Wychwood Avenue

B913HN

Warwick Road

B930PS

Gannaway

B939LB

Starbold Crescent

B930DW

Thistlewood Grove

B930HL

Station Road

B933LF

St Johns Close

B938PJ

Norton Green Lane

B939DY

Widney Road

B939NT

Alveston Grove

B930PH

Grove Road

B933GA

St Johns Close

B939EQ

Woodrow Crescent

B939JW

Barcheston Road

B930DY

Grove Road

B930EP

Station Road

B930NR

Hampton Road

B930DT

Stripes Hill

B930JH

Kenilworth Road

B939AU

Lady Byron Lane

B939LE

Warwick Road

B939NQ

Whateley Hall Road

B939ES

Spiers Close

B939ET

Hallcroft Way

B939PQ

Copt Heath Drive

B930FF

Ken Trueman Grove

B939EF

Woodrow Crescent

Data Sources

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