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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 66 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
66
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
26.45(-31%)
Shoplifting
11.68(+33%)
Vehicle crime
10.14(+54%)
Other theft
6.73(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.49(-43%)
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 £299,950 in Olton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,500,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Olton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£545,000
Flats54£175,000
Semi-Detached45£370,000
Terraced15£251,000

10 years median price trend in Olton

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

All postcodes in Olton

B912ED

Coppice Close

B276PR

Warwick Road

B928DA

Chelmscote Road

B911BP

Bryanston Road

B911BZ

Grange Road

B927BU

Marsland Road

B911BE

Warwick Road

B927AW

Warwick Road

B927BW

St Bernards Road

B928AP

The Close

B928AT

Westbourne Road

B928BX

Chelmscote Road

B903ST

Chadwell Drive

B911BS

Bryanston Road

B927ES

Kineton Green Road

B927FG

Kineton Croft

B276PE

Hartshill Road

B903PF

Streetsbrook Road

B911HE

Streetsbrook Road

B927EE

Kineton Green Road

B928BU

Braemar Road

B911EW

Warwick Grange

B927DU

Raddington Drive

B927EY

Swanswell Road

B927AR

Warwick Road

B927LP

Baddesley Road

B289NS

Birchmoor Close

B911DZ

Greswolde Road

B927BD

Hawkeswell Close

B927BJ

St Bernards Road

B927EN

St Bernards Road

B927FD

Clairvaux Gardens

B927HN

Warwick Road

B911BY

Grange Road

B276RR

Lincoln Road North

B277AF

Dorsington Road

B277AL

Gospel Lane

B903PD

Streetsbrook Road

B911ES

Beechwood Park Road

B927AD

Sherwood Close

B927DH

St Bernards Road

B927EF

Kineton Green Road

B911DT

Greswolde Road

B927AL

Warwick Road

B928AW

Reservoir Road

B277AG

Gospel Lane

B911EB

St Francis Avenue

B927EW

Gospel Lane

B927JR

Marsden Close

B928BE

Bourton Croft

B277AW

Gospel Lane

B927AZ

Mereside Way

B927JD

Meadow Grove

B927TT

Olton Mere

B911BT

Wadleys Road

B927EP

Mickleton Road

B927JB

Brookvale Road

B928BP

Ulverley Green Road

B927DF

St Bernards Road

B911DL

Halford Road

B911DR

Wroxall Road

B927EA

Kineton Green Road

B927JS

St Margaret's Road

B911BW

Grange Road

B927AF

Warwick Road

B927AJ

Warwick Road

B927AU

St Bernards Road

B927HT

Warwick Road

B927JA

Brookvale Road

B927JF

Masons Way

B927JJ

Warwick Road

B928AJ

Ulverley Green Road

B276PD

Hartshill Road

B903PL

Streetsbrook Road

B911SU

Thorpe Court

B276PF

Hillborough Road

B903PG

Streetsbrook Road

B911DJ

Stoneleigh Road

B289NZ

Ashorne Close

B277AN

Gospel Lane

B911BN

Bryanston Court

B911DX

Greswolde Road

B927RS

Fernhill Road

B277AP

Gospel Lane

B927AN

Warwick Road

B927AQ

Station Drive

B927DX

Kineton Green Road

B928BG

Ulverley Green Road

B903PA

Streetsbrook Road

B927AH

Warwick Road

B927JP

Bickenhill Park Road

B927LR

Rushbrook Close

B928BB

Reservoir Road

B928BW

Westbourne Road

B927DW

Loxley Square

B927DY

Kineton Green Road

B927HX

Warwick Road

B927LS

Scott Road

B277AJ

Gospel Lane

B927JQ

Old Warwick Road

Data Sources

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