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Olton & Kineton Green

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About

The Olton & Kineton Green area is situated in the northern part of the Solihull borough. It is primarily a residential district featuring a mix of housing types, including semi-detached and detached homes from various periods. The area is served by local shopping parades providing essential retail and services. Olton railway station offers direct connections to Birmingham city centre and Solihull town centre, making it a commuter location. The Grand Union Canal runs along the western edge, providing a linear green space for walking and cycling.

The local geography includes several parks and recreational grounds, such as Kineton Green Park. Olton Mere, a notable lake, is a focal point for wildlife and offers a quiet, natural space within the urban setting. The area has a number of schools serving different age groups. Its proximity to major road links like the A41 supports accessibility, while maintaining a distinctly suburban character separate from the larger commercial centres nearby.

Area overview

On average Olton & Kineton Green has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Olton & Kineton Green is £51,093 per year. There are 4 schools in Olton & Kineton Green: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Olton & Kineton Green is home to around 6,691 people, with a population density of about 4,055.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Olton & Kineton Green Population
6,691
Population density
4,055.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.71(-34%)
Shoplifting
13.15(+51%)
Vehicle crime
7.77(+19%)
Burglary
5.53(+36%)
Other theft
5.53(-3%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,639
69.31%
Pakistani
456
6.81%
Indian
417
6.23%
Irish
188
2.81%
Other White
174
2.6%
Total population: 6,693

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,060
36.88%
No qualifications
1,028
18.41%
Level 3 (A level)
888
15.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
706
12.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
509
9.11%
Total 16+ residents: 5,585

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,026
34.83%
Owns with a mortgage
898
30.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
528
17.92%
Social rents from council
265
9%
Other social rented
156
5.3%
Total households: 2,946

Property prices in Olton & Kineton Green

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£298
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £340K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £298 per square foot) in Olton & Kineton Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £1,135,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Olton & Kineton Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£470,000£371
Semi-Detached28£302,500£308
Terraced24£276,250£296
Flats18£173,500£256

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Olton & Kineton Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Olton & Kineton Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£415,000£152,500£240,500£177,500
2017£420,000£156,500£247,500£213,000
2018£425,000£175,000£260,000£240,200
2019£389,975£167,500£250,500£257,500
2020£470,000£153,000£282,500£232,600
2021£509,975£155,000£277,500£250,000
2022£665,000£165,000£280,000£250,000
2023£630,000£173,500£332,500£235,000
2024£475,000£163,000£330,000£225,000
2025£433,500£170,000£302,500£282,500
2026£835,000£160,000£325,000£272,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Olton & Kineton Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Olton & Kineton Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287£243£229£210
2017£301£254£273£244
2018£282£256£278£278
2019£333£239£254£261
2020£336£228£248£311
2021£339£252£291£285
2022£338£234£316£292
2023£348£257£330£299
2024£361£243£338£298
2025£365£264£335£296
2026£371£252£315£294
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Olton & Kineton Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Olton & Kineton Green 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.