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About

Solihull is a district in the West Midlands, located southeast of Birmingham. It covers an area of approximately 110 square miles, blending urban and suburban areas with pockets of green space. The district includes towns like Solihull, Shirley, and Knowle, as well as rural villages such as Barston and Balsall Common. Its proximity to Birmingham and Coventry makes it a well-connected area, with major transport links like the M42 and Birmingham Airport nearby.

The district is known for its mix of residential, commercial, and retail spaces, including the Touchwood shopping centre. Solihull also has several parks and nature reserves, like Malvern and Brueton Park, offering outdoor recreation. The area has a range of schools and healthcare facilities, catering to its population of around 215,000. Its economy includes manufacturing, retail, and professional services, with businesses benefiting from its transport links.

Area overview

On average Solihull has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Solihull is £49,734 per year. There are 94 schools in Solihull: 61 primary (7 Outstanding and 34 Good) and 15 secondary (1 Outstanding and 11 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Solihull Population
216,240
Population density
1,212.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
168,398
77.88%
Indian
11,344
5.25%
Pakistani
7,608
3.52%
Other White
5,220
2.41%
Irish
3,919
1.81%
Total population: 216,240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
35,054
39.17%
Owns with a mortgage
29,584
33.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
10,249
11.45%
Social rents from council
8,901
9.95%
Other social rented
3,631
4.06%
Total households: 89,482

Property prices in Solihull

Based on 2,163 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Solihull area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £3,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Solihull 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 Solihull over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached569£580,000
Flats418£175,000
Semi-Detached757£342,000
Terraced419£257,500

10 years median price trend in Solihull

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

All wards in Solihull

Bickenhill

Blythe

Castle Bromwich

Chelmsley Wood

Dorridge and Hockley Heath

Elmdon

Kingshurst and Fordbridge

Knowle

Lyndon

Meriden

Olton

Shirley East

Shirley South

Shirley West

Silhill

Smith's Wood

St Alphege

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.