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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 7 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
108
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
44.99(+18%)
Shoplifting
30.1(+244%)
Other theft
11.31(+97%)
Vehicle crime
10.51(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.11(-11%)
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

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Silhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Silhill 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 Silhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£673,000
Flats60£166,000
Semi-Detached35£360,000
Terraced13£360,000

10 years median price trend in Silhill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Silhill.

Data Sources

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