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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

B930HY

Milverton Road

B933EL

St Johns Close

B930QA

Downing Close

B939HH

Longdon Road

B930NP

Crabmill Close

B939EH

Heathfield Close

B939DJ

Wychwood Avenue

B939EP

Everitt Drive

B939EU

Tilehouse Green Lane

B939PE

Holbeche Road

B930AE

Kenilworth Road

B939EW

Hallcroft Way

B939PP

Abbots Close

B913HD

Pool Meadow Close

B930AU

Warwick Road

B930JX

Dell Farm Close

B930AW

Chadwick Lane

B938PJ

Norton Green Lane

B939EG

Pettyfields Close

B913HR

Riverside Drive

B939DH

Wychwood Avenue

B930LE

St Johns Way

B930EP

Station Road

B939NJ

Chantry Heath Crescent

B939EE

Purnells Way

B939JD

Ullenhall Road

B930FH

Balkwill Crescent

B939LR

Warwick Road

B933HD

St Johns Close

B939QA

Easenhall Close

B930JJ

Kenilworth Road

B933LD

St Johns Close

B939PN

Langfield Road

B939JL

Hillmorton Road

B930PL

Grove Road

B933HY

St Johns Close

B930NH

St Johns Close

B939EJ

Tilehouse Green Lane

B939DP

St Johns Close

B930HE

Lodge Road

B930NU

Hampton Road

B938PH

Norton Green Lane

B939DD

Broadfern Road

B939PS

Langfield Road

B930HL

Station Road

B930PB

Middlefield Avenue

B930JD

Kenilworth Road

B939HJ

Longdon Road

B930HD

Lodge Road

B930BJ

Oldwich Lane West

B939JR

Barcheston Road

B930PU

Station Road

B930ER

Station Road

B939DQ

Wychwood Avenue

B939BA

Lady Byron Lane

B939LU

Warwick Road

B939EX

Gainsborough Crescent

B930DY

Grove Road

B913HS

Pool Meadow Close

B912ST

Henwood Lane

B939EN

Tilehouse Green Lane

B913HW

Warwick Road

B933GB

St Johns Close

B939PQ

Copt Heath Drive

B939DB

Wychwood Avenue

B939LS

Lightwood Close

B930HU

Warwick Road

Data Sources

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