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About

Water Orton ward is situated in the far south of North Warwickshire, bordering the city of Birmingham. The area is primarily residential, with housing developments ranging from older terraced homes to more modern estates. The River Tame and the River Rea flow through the ward, shaping its landscape. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community facilities centred around the historic village core, which provides a focus for daily life.

The ward is defined by significant transport infrastructure, including the M6, M42, and M6 Toll motorways, which converge nearby. The Birmingham and Derby Junction Railway line also runs through the area. This connectivity places Water Orton within a major national junction. A notable local feature is the series of ancient fishponds near the church, remnants of the area's medieval agricultural past.

Area overview

On average Water Orton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 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 Water Orton is £52,727 per year. There are 1 schools in Water Orton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Water Orton is home to around 3,482 people, with a population density of about 1,381.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Water Orton Population
3,482
Population density
1,381.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.13(-32%)
Vehicle crime
18.67(+183%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.38(+62%)
Burglary
8.04(+99%)
Public order
6.32(+4%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,228
92.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
51
1.47%
Other White
40
1.15%
Irish
33
0.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.78%
Total population: 3,481

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
805
27.57%
Level 3 (A level)
566
19.38%
No qualifications
539
18.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
431
14.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
326
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 2,920

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
636
42.94%
Owns with a mortgage
555
37.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
160
10.8%
Social rents from council
93
6.28%
Other forms of private rent
23
1.55%
Total households: 1,481

Property prices in Water Orton

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Water Orton area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £735,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Water Orton 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 Water Orton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£440,000
Flats10£167,500
Semi-Detached18£314,000
Terraced10£265,000

10 years median price trend in Water Orton

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

All postcodes in Water Orton

B461RE

Openfield Croft

B461NA

Stonecross

B461NJ

Old Church Road

B461PN

Park Grove

B461SN

Mickle Meadow

B461RB

Vesey Close

B461TH

Birmingham Road

B461RY

Vicarage Lane

B461DG

Lichfield Road

B461QJ

Salisbury Drive

B461QW

The Sidings

B461RU

Vicarage Lane

B461QS

Station Drive

B461RX

Vicarage Lane

B461RZ

Weland Court

B461QU

New Road

B461NT

Marsh Lane

B461QP

New Road

B461QX

Coleshill Road

B461SB

Attleboro Lane

B461SY

Orton Close

B461PJ

Watton Lane

B461SR

Birmingham Road

B461ST

Albion Terrace

B461SQ

St Pauls Court

B461TB

Plank Lane

B461TN

Mytton Road

B461SS

Albion Cottages

B461NR

Wakefield Grove

B461PB

Watton Lane

B461QB

Cottrells Mews

B461SH

Coleshill Road

B461DQ

Christopher Way

B461NL

Manor House Lane

B461SJ

Long Leys Croft

B461TJ

Jaques Close

B461NQ

Mercer Avenue

B461RF

Howarth Court

B461QD

Coleshill Road

B461QT

Church Avenue

B461PP

Turnpike Drive

B461SL

Long Leys Court

B461NG

Mercer Avenue

B461PF

George Road

B461PG

Edward Road

B461TA

Birmingham Road

B461NW

Marsh Lane

B461TL

Birmingham Road

B461TE

Birmingham Road

B461TG

Birmingham Road

B461PE

George Road

B461RG

St Peters Close

B461NS

Marsh Lane

B461PL

Beavons Close

B461NH

Minworth Road

B461NF

Old Church Road

B461QN

Salisbury Drive

B461RT

St Blaise Avenue

B461PS

Hollyhurst

B461PD

Maud Road

B461SX

Orton Close

B461SA

Woodlands Avenue

B461SP

Birmingham Road

B461SD

Attleboro Lane

B461TD

Plank Lane

B461RP

Ludgate Close

B461NU

Lichfield Road

B461QE

Coleshill Road

B461QL

Overton Drive

B461RA

Coleshill Road

B461RH

Weland Close

B461SU

Addison Place

B461NP

Digby Crescent

B461QR

Hargrave Close

B461PH

Watton Lane

B461QG

New Road

B461QH

Salisbury Drive

B461SG

Plank Lane

B461NN

Marsh Lane

B461QF

Coleshill Road

B461RD

Coleshill Road

B461TW

Smiths Way

B461NE

Manor House Way

Data Sources

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