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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

B277AL

Gospel Lane

B927BL

St Bernards Road

B927AB

Warwick Road

B903PF

Streetsbrook Road

B927AH

Warwick Road

B928AH

Ravenscroft Road

B276PD

Hartshill Road

B276PR

Warwick Road

B927HH

Hornbrook Grove

B911BE

Warwick Road

B912EG

Dove House Lane

B903PL

Streetsbrook Road

B928AA

Ulverley Green Road

B911DW

Monastery Drive

B927EH

Mickleton Road

B928BD

Ulverley Crescent

B927DN

Woodshires Road

B927LL

Scott Road

B911DY

Greswolde Road

B928BT

Oban Road

B927JF

Masons Way

B927FJ

St Bernards Road

B927BU

Marsland Road

B927HZ

Brookvale Road

B927JX

Warwick Road

B927EB

Kineton Green Road

B928BE

Bourton Croft

B911DL

Halford Road

B928BW

Westbourne Road

B927HB

Langley Hall Road

B927JJ

Warwick Road

B911DD

Warwick Grange

B277AH

Gospel Lane

B911ED

Doveridge Close

B289NT

Redstone Farm Road

B911DT

Greswolde Road

B927RU

Fernhill Road

B903PD

Streetsbrook Road

B277AF

Dorsington Road

B277AE

Dorsington Road

B928BY

Chelmscote Road

B927ET

Swanswell Road

Data Sources

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