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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£375,000
Price per sq ft£347
Sales (last 12 months)181
Typical range (middle 50%)£193K – £625K

Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £347 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
Detached56£662,500£418
Semi-Detached44£372,500£383
Terraced18£313,500£336
Flats63£170,500£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£675,000£170,000£375,000£345,000
2026£630,000£168,500£370,000£315,000
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£434£252£377£356
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

All postcodesin Silhill

B912UJ

Bucknell Close

B912LQ

Bisbrook Croft

B912JJ

Rowood Drive

B912ND

Elms Close

B912PW

Hampton Lane

B911JN

Milcote Road

B912RB

Cornyx Lane

B912PQ

Marsh Lane

B912LT

Redlands Road

B912UD

Bucknell Close

B911AN

Warwick Road

B912EA

Heaton Road

B912LH

Caldwell Grove

B912AJ

Grove Road

B912QE

Hampton Lane

B911JX

Silhill Hall Road

B911BQ

Warwick Road

B912BZ

Seven Star Road

B912AL

Grove Road

B912FQ

Willow Crescent

B912DE

Buryfield Road

B913EP

Warwick Road

B912HZ

Lode Lane

B911RT

Broadoaks Mews

B912BJ

Thornby Avenue

B912AY

Buryfield Road

B911HY

Broad Oaks Road

B912NW

Beechnut Lane

B912AG

Grove Road

B913ET

Sandal Rise

B912NE

Redlands Road

B912AH

Grove Avenue

B912HG

Lode Lane

B913EF

Union Road

B911JR

The Crescent

B911JD

Mirfield Road

B911AL

Warwick Road

B912XB

Bourne Close

B912LF

Wharf Lane

B912NA

Redlands Road

B912LY

Redlands Close

B911AJ

Warwick Road

B911AA

Warwick Road

B912QT

Hampton Lane

B912HL

Lode Lane

B912ET

Marsham Court Road

B912NL

School Lane

B912RJ

Heath Gardens

B912AN

Lode Lane

B911JW

Milcote Road

B911JY

Chattock Gardens

B912QN

School Lane

B911JU

Silhill Hall Road

B911AW

Warwick Road

B912PS

Yew Tree Lane

B912SP

Heather Grove

B911QY

Streetsbrook Road

B912BP

Manor Road

B912JY

Boulton Road

B912DG

Buryfield Road

B912JE

Rowlands Crescent

B912DY

Heaton Road

B912AD

Keresley Close

B911JJ

Wadleys Road

B912SE

Cornyx Lane

B912UE

Touchwood Hall Close

B912JU

Boulton Road

B911AX

Warwick Road

B911AD

Warwick Road

B912EB

Dove House Lane

B912JR

Lode Lane

B912DX

Heaton Road

B911LB

Streetsbrook Road

B912DQ

Buryfield Road

B911JH

Mirfield Road

B911JE

Warstock Close

B912LL

Hermitage Road

B912RG

Alston Road

B912JB

Brandon Road

B912AZ

Buryfield Road

B912BH

Manor Road

B912SB

Lugtrout Lane

B911QZ

Streetsbrook Road

B912SH

Newfield Close

B912UP

Wharf Lane

B912SL

Lugtrout Lane

B913DA

Warwick Road

B912FW

Hermitage Road

B912NG

Wharf Lane

B912HJ

Lode Lane

B912GH

Park Mews

B912PG

Marsh Lane

B912DA

St Helens Road

B911AF

Ashleigh Road

B912RE

Damson Lane

B912JA

Ratcliffe Road

B912NF

The Green

B912QG

School Lane

B912AS

Ferndown Road

B913DJ

Barston Lane