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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

B903PE

Streetsbrook Road

B911BL

Grange Road

B927BL

St Bernards Road

B927LG

Scott Road

B927RU

Fernhill Road

B928AB

Ulverley Green Road

B289NT

Redstone Farm Road

B903PB

Streetsbrook Road

B911DA

Grange Road

B911EP

Cheltondale Road

B927BP

St Bernards Road

B927ER

Kineton Green Road

B927HE

Langley Hall Road

B927JG

Old Warwick Road

B927LL

Scott Road

B928BS

Braemar Road

B911BG

Warwick Road

B912EH

Berkswell Close

B912GG

Dove House Lane

B927RN

Richmond Road

B276NX

Lincoln Road

B276NZ

Lincoln Road

B927DP

Granby Close

B927EQ

Kineton Green Road

B927HW

Warwick Road

B928AR

Reservoir Road

B289NL

Redstone Farm Road

B927BQ

Gunns Way

B927DD

Westhill Close

B912EF

Dove House Lane

B927AB

Warwick Road

B927DT

Kineton Green Road

B912EE

Dove House Lane

B927BT

Mereside Way

B927DR

Greyfriars Close

B927EL

Grendon Road

B927EX

Merecote Road

B927HY

Brookvale Road

B928AZ

Bourton Road

B928BY

Chelmscote Road

B927DE

St Bernards Road

B927JT

Old Warwick Road

B928BD

Ulverley Crescent

B289NG

Redstone Farm Road

B911DG

Stoneleigh Road

B927AA

Warwick Road

B927GL

Warwick Road

B928BA

Reservoir Road

B927EB

Kineton Green Road

B927RR

Richmond Road

B911ED

Doveridge Close

B911EU

Beechwood Park Road

B927DB

Mereside Way

B928AS

Westbourne Road

B928BT

Oban Road

B911EA

Wellington Grove

B927AX

St Bernards Road

B927DJ

St Bernards Road

B927HF

Langley Hall Road

B911DN

Monastery Drive

B927DZ

Kineton Green Road

B927RP

Richmond Road

B928AN

Reservoir Road

B928AX

Bourton Road

B277AH

Gospel Lane

B912EQ

Dove House Lane

B927HD

Langley Hall Road

B927LN

Scott Road

B911JL

Fircroft

B927FJ

St Bernards Road

B911DW

Monastery Drive

B927DS

Chestnut Close

B927HU

Collingtree Court

B911DH

Haseley Road

B911DY

Greswolde Road

B927JX

Warwick Road

B911ET

Miall Park Road

B912EG

Dove House Lane

B927EG

Kineton Green Road

B927RT

Fernhill Road

B911DD

Warwick Grange

B927DN

Woodshires Road

B928BJ

Ulverley Crescent

B276PB

Hartshill Road

B289NJ

Westley Close

B927BB

St Bernards Road

B927BH

St Bernards Road

B927DQ

St Bernards Road

B927HS

Warwick Road

B289NX

Ashorne Close

B927ED

Allesley Road

B928BZ

Chelmscote Road

B289AL

Westley Close

B927BA

St Bernards Road

B928AY

Bourton Road

B927GA

Warwick Road

B927JH

Brookvale Grove

B911DU

Netherwood Close

B927HP

Warwick Road

B927HZ

Brookvale Road

Data Sources

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