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About

Silhill ward occupies the northern section of the Solihull town centre, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods. The area is characterised by a mix of housing styles, from inter-war semis to more modern developments, set along tree-lined roads. It is bordered by major transport routes, including the A34 Stratford Road, which runs along its western edge. Residential streets generally lead towards the central commercial and retail core of the wider town.

A notable local feature is the presence of Silhillians Sports Club, a longstanding community hub for rugby and cricket. The ward includes several smaller parks and green spaces, such as Brueton Park, which extends from the town centre. Much of the housing is situated within walking distance of Solihull railway station, providing direct links to Birmingham and London. The overall layout is functional, with local amenities concentrated near the central periphery.

Area overview

On average Silhill has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Silhill is £66,100 per year. There are 3 schools in Silhill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Silhill is home to around 12,558 people, with a population density of about 2,965.3 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Silhill Population
12,558
Population density
2,965.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.12(+32%)
Shoplifting
32.73(+276%)
Other theft
11.79(+107%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.71(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.99(+51%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,325
66.31%
Indian
1,504
11.98%
Pakistani
626
4.99%
Other White
443
3.53%
Other
293
2.33%
Total population: 12,555

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,636
45.32%
No qualifications
1,485
14.52%
Level 3 (A level)
1,455
14.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,224
11.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
792
7.74%
Total 16+ residents: 10,229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,215
41.94%
Owns with a mortgage
1,549
29.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
930
17.61%
Social rents from council
293
5.55%
Other social rented
150
2.84%
Total households: 5,281

Property prices in Silhill

Median price£370,000
Price per sq ft£344
Sales (last 12 months)176
Typical range (middle 50%)£189K – £626K

Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £344 per square foot) in Silhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Silhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£662,500£417
Semi-Detached44£382,500£383
Terraced17£312,000£335
Flats63£170,000£266

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Silhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Silhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£485,000£197,000£273,000£230,000
2017£528,750£171,000£278,975£275,000
2018£550,000£174,750£275,000£292,500
2019£500,000£192,000£280,000£259,750
2020£662,500£184,975£318,250£250,000
2021£550,000£194,500£331,000£310,000
2022£610,000£210,000£362,500£300,000
2023£622,500£190,000£380,000£320,750
2024£675,000£179,000£374,403£365,000
2025£677,500£170,000£375,000£345,000
2026£630,000£165,000£375,000£313,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Silhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Silhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£317£263£289£297
2017£321£264£288£337
2018£342£258£305£321
2019£353£287£312£279
2020£364£280£312£294
2021£377£380£321£335
2022£429£333£378£378
2023£420£295£372£365
2024£415£262£384£349
2025£413£272£377£335
2026£428£244£374£347
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Silhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Silhill in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Solihull district.

Band A£1,465
Band B£1,709
Band C£1,953
Band D£2,197
Band E£2,686
Band F£3,174
Band G£3,662
Band H£4,395

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Silhill ward.

Local councillors

Peter Hogarth

Silhill - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Silhill

Is Silhill safe?

Silhill records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Silhill?

The median sale price in Silhill is £370,000 (about £344 per square foot) based on 176 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Silhill?

Silhill has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Silhill?

Silhill scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Silhill sits around rank 25,878 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Silhill?

The average household income in Silhill is around £66,100 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Silhill?

Silhill is represented by 1 elected councillor: Peter Hogarth (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Silhill

B912QX

Chattock Avenue

B913DH

Union Road

B912BB

Buryfield Road

B912HW

Lode Lane

B912UL

Baginton Close

B912BY

Seven Star Road

B912AF

Lode Lane

B912DB

St Helens Road

B912QJ

Hampton Lane

B912JN

Anchor Lane

B912AW

Lode Lane

B912AE

Lode Lane

B911JA

Broad Oaks Road

B912QB

Oakland Close

B912LW

Moat Lane

B912NJ

Wharf Lane

B912QR

Shustoke Road

B912QQ

School Lane

B912SG

Cornyx Lane

B912HU

Barnmoor Rise

B912JT

Laxton Grove

B912NX

Yew Tree Lane

B912HN

Lode Lane

B912NR

Shustoke Road

B912PX

Hampton Lane

B912SD

Wherretts Well Lane

B912TY

Middlewood Close

B912QL

School Lane

B912NU

Beechnut Lane

B912AX

Ferndown Road

B911AP

Warwick Road

B912BX

Beauchamp Road

B911AG

Warwick Road

B912DH

Links Drive

B912LU

Redlands Road

B912JH

Henley Crescent

B912LE

Wharf Lane

B911JB

Broad Oaks Road

B911HZ

Broad Oaks Road

B912HT

Bramcote Drive

B912PR

Queens Court

B911AS

Warwick Road

B912DN

Woodfield Road

B911AH

Warwick Road

B912PP

Coventry Road

B912BD

Lighthorne Road

B912RL

Alston Close

B912RA

Yew Tree Lane

B912LJ

Hermitage Road

B912DJ

Links Drive

B911BJ

Warwick Road

B912QS

Muswell Close

B912BN

Seven Star Road

B911US

Streetsbrook Road

B911AE

Ashleigh Road

B912HY

Lode Lane

B912AP

Broomfields Close

B913DG

Warwick Road

B912EX

Dove House Lane

B912NN

Beechnut Lane

B912HP

Lode Lane

B912LN

Moat Lane

B912PY

Hampton Lane

B912ES

Melford Hall Road

B912TZ

Middlewood Close

B912PH

Oakley Wood Drive

B912UN

Wharf Lane

B912PE

Marsh Lane

B911JS

Silhill Hall Road

B912DL

Links Drive

B911AT

Henwood Lane

B912NS

Heronfield Way

B912LP

Hermitage Road

B912LS

Orchard Avenue

B913HG

Warwick Road

B912BL

Manor Road

B911LE

Station Approach

B912HR

Lode Lane

B912BA

Ferndown Road

B911BA

Warwick Road

B912LZ

Redlands Close

B912HH

Lode Lane

B912QY

Gillott Close

B912HQ

Lode Lane

B911FR

Blossomfield Road

B911RB

Streetsbrook Road

B912JD

Henley Crescent

B912QA

Hampton Lane

B912DW

Woodfield Road

B912LA

Anchor Lane

B912QU

Bushell Drive

B912AT

Ferndown Road

B912PF

Marsh Lane

B912DZ

Heaton Road

B912SQ

Cornyx Lane

B912UW

Bucknell Close

B911JT

Silhill Hall Road

B912JL

Grove Road

B912SF

Cornyx Lane

B913EX

Warwick Road