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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

B928AA

Ulverley Green Road

B928BL

Ulverley Green Road

B928BQ

Ulverley Green Road

B928DB

Castle Lane

B927JL

Warwick Grove

B928AD

Ulverley Green Road

B928AU

Westbourne Road

B927DL

St Bernards Road

B927EH

Mickleton Road

B927EJ

Brook Lane

B927EU

Swanswell Road

B927JE

Masons Way

B927LJ

Scott Grove

B928BF

Burlish Avenue

B903SX

Wensley Croft

B911BH

Dunsmore Grove

B927BX

Mallards Reach

B927DA

Aylesmore Close

B927JN

Masons Close

B928AE

Bradbury Road

B903SY

Brampton Crescent

B903SZ

Scorers Close

B927AE

Warwick Road

B911DP

Monastery Drive

B911DQ

Stoneleigh Road

B927EZ

Swanswell Road

B927HB

Langley Hall Road

B927AY

Mereside Way

B927HA

Brookfield Way

B911DS

Wroxall Road

B927BZ

Grangewood Court

B927LW

Scott Road

B928AF

Bradbury Road

B277AE

Dorsington Road

B927ET

Swanswell Road

B927LQ

Scott Road

B903SU

Thornsett Grove

B912HA

Dove House Lane

B927HH

Hornbrook Grove

B927JU

Old Warwick Road

B928AH

Ravenscroft Road

B928AL

Bradbury Road

Data Sources

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