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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

B927EN

St Bernards Road

B927BT

Mereside Way

B927BH

St Bernards Road

B927AA

Warwick Road

B927JN

Masons Close

B903SZ

Scorers Close

B927AU

St Bernards Road

B927JQ

Old Warwick Road

B927LP

Baddesley Road

B928AB

Ulverley Green Road

B911BZ

Grange Road

B911BN

Bryanston Court

B911BG

Warwick Road

B903SY

Brampton Crescent

B927HU

Collingtree Court

B927AX

St Bernards Road

B927BX

Mallards Reach

B927EU

Swanswell Road

B927JT

Old Warwick Road

B928AD

Ulverley Green Road

B927EQ

Kineton Green Road

B927AJ

Warwick Road

B927EA

Kineton Green Road

B927EX

Merecote Road

B289NZ

Ashorne Close

B927JH

Brookvale Grove

B927DP

Granby Close

B927JE

Masons Way

B911BP

Bryanston Road

B912EH

Berkswell Close

B911DU

Netherwood Close

B927EZ

Swanswell Road

B928AU

Westbourne Road

B911ES

Beechwood Park Road

B911JL

Fircroft

B927AF

Warwick Road

B912HA

Dove House Lane

B911BH

Dunsmore Grove

B927DJ

St Bernards Road

B927AE

Warwick Road

B928BL

Ulverley Green Road

B927GL

Warwick Road

B289NS

Birchmoor Close

B911BW

Grange Road

B928AP

The Close

B912GG

Dove House Lane

B927EY

Swanswell Road

B927BP

St Bernards Road

B927BW

St Bernards Road

B927RS

Fernhill Road

B927RT

Fernhill Road

B903PA

Streetsbrook Road

B927ED

Allesley Road

B927DX

Kineton Green Road

B928BQ

Ulverley Green Road

B911DS

Wroxall Road

B927BD

Hawkeswell Close

B289NL

Redstone Farm Road

B928AW

Reservoir Road

B903PE

Streetsbrook Road

B927FD

Clairvaux Gardens

B927DD

Westhill Close

B928DB

Castle Lane

B927DU

Raddington Drive

B911DJ

Stoneleigh Road

B912EQ

Dove House Lane

B927BA

St Bernards Road

B276PE

Hartshill Road

B927HT

Warwick Road

B911DZ

Greswolde Road

B927AL

Warwick Road

B927DY

Kineton Green Road

B928AZ

Bourton Road

B928BB

Reservoir Road

B927RP

Richmond Road

B927BB

St Bernards Road

B911BT

Wadleys Road

B927LS

Scott Road

B927FG

Kineton Croft

B911HE

Streetsbrook Road

B927JA

Brookvale Road

B911DR

Wroxall Road

B927ES

Kineton Green Road

B927AW

Warwick Road

B911DN

Monastery Drive

B927RN

Richmond Road

B927HX

Warwick Road

B927AD

Sherwood Close

B928AJ

Ulverley Green Road

B927JU

Old Warwick Road

B927JR

Marsden Close

B927LG

Scott Road

B927LR

Rushbrook Close

B928BP

Ulverley Green Road

B927JB

Brookvale Road

B927JD

Meadow Grove

B928AN

Reservoir Road

B911EW

Warwick Grange

B927HY

Brookvale Road

B928BA

Reservoir Road

Data Sources

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