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About

Olton is a residential ward located in the north of the Solihull borough. The area is characterised by suburban housing, ranging from inter-war semis to larger detached properties. Olton is well-served by local shops and services concentrated along its main roads, providing for daily needs. The ward contains several parks and green spaces, including Elmdon Park, which offers recreational facilities.

A notable feature is the Grand Union Canal, which runs along the western edge of the ward. This waterway provides a walking and cycling route through the area. Olton also has its own railway station, offering direct connections into Birmingham city centre. The ward maintains a distinct identity separate from neighbouring Solihull town centre.

Area overview

On average Olton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Olton is £60,271 per year. There are 8 schools in Olton: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Olton is home to around 12,326 people, with a population density of about 3,099.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Olton Population
12,326
Population density
3,099.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.58(-29%)
Shoplifting
12.09(+39%)
Vehicle crime
10.55(+62%)
Burglary
6.9(+70%)
Other theft
6.25(+10%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,647
70.16%
Indian
880
7.14%
Pakistani
832
6.75%
Irish
353
2.86%
Other White
316
2.56%
Total population: 12,325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,301
41.84%
No qualifications
1,589
15.46%
Level 3 (A level)
1,562
15.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,300
12.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
833
8.1%
Total 16+ residents: 10,280

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,250
43.24%
Owns with a mortgage
1,696
32.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
706
13.57%
Social rents from council
284
5.46%
Other social rented
163
3.13%
Total households: 5,204

Property prices in Olton

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 in Olton area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £1,135,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Olton 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 Olton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached34£578,500£3,995
Flats44£172,500£2,465
Semi-Detached45£350,000£3,673
Terraced22£277,500£3,385

10 years median price trend in Olton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Olton.

All postcodes in Olton

B927HP

Warwick Road

B927BZ

Grangewood Court

B927DQ

St Bernards Road

B927JG

Old Warwick Road

B911EA

Wellington Grove

B927HD

Langley Hall Road

B276NZ

Lincoln Road

B903ST

Chadwell Drive

B927JP

Bickenhill Park Road

B927HN

Warwick Road

B927LQ

Scott Road

B928AS

Westbourne Road

B927RR

Richmond Road

B927DR

Greyfriars Close

B927DH

St Bernards Road

B927EG

Kineton Green Road

B276PB

Hartshill Road

B911EU

Beechwood Park Road

B928AL

Bradbury Road

B927HA

Brookfield Way

B927GA

Warwick Road

B927DW

Loxley Square

B927DT

Kineton Green Road

B911DP

Monastery Drive

B911DQ

Stoneleigh Road

B911DX

Greswolde Road

B927TT

Olton Mere

B928AE

Bradbury Road

B912ED

Coppice Close

B927LN

Scott Road

B276PF

Hillborough Road

B927DA

Aylesmore Close

B277AW

Gospel Lane

B912EE

Dove House Lane

B928BS

Braemar Road

B927HE

Langley Hall Road

B927EF

Kineton Green Road

B928AX

Bourton Road

B927AN

Warwick Road

B903SX

Wensley Croft

B911BY

Grange Road

B276NX

Lincoln Road

B927EW

Gospel Lane

B911EB

St Francis Avenue

B927ER

Kineton Green Road

B927HS

Warwick Road

B928AY

Bourton Road

B911EP

Cheltondale Road

B927EJ

Brook Lane

B277AN

Gospel Lane

B289NG

Redstone Farm Road

B276RR

Lincoln Road North

B928AF

Bradbury Road

B928BF

Burlish Avenue

B911BS

Bryanston Road

B927DS

Chestnut Close

B928BX

Chelmscote Road

B928BU

Braemar Road

B927EL

Grendon Road

B928BZ

Chelmscote Road

B911BL

Grange Road

B927EP

Mickleton Road

B927HF

Langley Hall Road

B928AT

Westbourne Road

B927BQ

Gunns Way

B903PG

Streetsbrook Road

B927BJ

St Bernards Road

B928DA

Chelmscote Road

B928BJ

Ulverley Crescent

B903PB

Streetsbrook Road

B289AL

Westley Close

B927DF

St Bernards Road

B927AR

Warwick Road

B928BG

Ulverley Green Road

B289NJ

Westley Close

B927DB

Mereside Way

B911SU

Thorpe Court

B277AJ

Gospel Lane

B927AZ

Mereside Way

B277AP

Gospel Lane

B927LW

Scott Road

B277AG

Gospel Lane

B927HW

Warwick Road

B927AY

Mereside Way

B911DA

Grange Road

B911DG

Stoneleigh Road

B927DL

St Bernards Road

B927DZ

Kineton Green Road

B927DE

St Bernards Road

B927JS

St Margaret's Road

B927AQ

Station Drive

B911ET

Miall Park Road

B903SU

Thornsett Grove

B911DH

Haseley Road

B289NX

Ashorne Close

B927LJ

Scott Grove

B912EF

Dove House Lane

B927EE

Kineton Green Road

B927JL

Warwick Grove

B928AR

Reservoir Road

Data Sources

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