Property profile

229 Widney RoadBentley Heath

B93 9BW

Dorridge and Hockley Heath

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Map showing 229 Widney Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£470,000

Semi-Detached sold in Dorridge and Hockley Heath

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold04 Jul 2025
£450,000Change since last sale: +£18,000 (+3.9%)
Annualised change
+3.4% per yearSolihull annualised change (semi-detached) since 2025: +4.1% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £449 per sq ft
£483 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£34 per sq ft (+7.5%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Dorridge and Hockley Heath
£439,000Estimate vs local median: +£29,000 (+6.6%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area90 m² / 969 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection24 Jan 2023

Sales history

DatePriceChange
04 Jul 2025£450,000-

Local market

Property prices in Dorridge and Hockley Heath

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£453
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £710K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £453 per square foot) in Dorridge and Hockley Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £2,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dorridge and Hockley Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached63£750,000£501
Semi-Detached42£439,000£449
Terraced15£320,000£422
Flats17£225,000£282

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dorridge and Hockley Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dorridge and Hockley Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£549,950£263,000£340,000£319,950
2017£575,000£299,950£365,000£298,250
2018£567,500£295,000£385,000£306,500
2019£585,000£226,500£395,000£297,000
2020£599,950£261,500£415,000£297,475
2021£640,000£257,000£402,500£364,950
2022£675,000£250,000£440,007£358,500
2023£770,000£261,000£486,000£340,000
2024£749,975£249,500£457,500£395,000
2025£710,000£228,000£435,000£354,500
2026£698,750£255,000£418,000£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dorridge and Hockley Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dorridge and Hockley Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£363£403£337£324
2017£381£372£348£319
2018£417£318£369£370
2019£396£367£393£335
2020£409£299£389£369
2021£428£317£403£387
2022£471£338£465£458
2023£501£357£471£465
2024£500£357£454£421
2025£498£315£437£431
2026£505£334£443£383
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dorridge and Hockley Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dorridge and Hockley Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B93 9BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B93 9BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 2025229, Widney Road, Solihull, B93 9BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
09 Jan 202656, Slater Road, Solihull, B93 8AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£495,000
22 Aug 202554, Slater Road, Solihull, B93 8AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
01 Jul 20256, Slater Road, Solihull, B93 8AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£352,000
27 Jun 202532, Slater Road, Solihull, B93 8AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
215 Widney Road, Bentley Heath, SolihullFreehold171 m²£373,500 (2011)
225 Widney Road, Bentley Heath, SolihullFreehold138 m²£565,000 (2024)
227 Widney Road, Bentley Heath, SolihullFreehold119 m²£365,000 (2017)
235, Widney Road, Bentley Heath, SolihullFreehold103 m²£333,000 (2020)
Flat Above, 237 Widney Road, Bentley Heath, SolihullFreehold51 m²£250,000 (2005)
Flat, 239, Widney Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull-43 m²-

Area insights for B93 9BW

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Overview

Postcode B93 9BW is located in a major urban area, within the Dorridge and Hockley Heath ward of Solihull in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Dorridge area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dorridge is £81,231 per year. The nearest station is Dorridge, about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Bentley Heath Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Dorridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,249 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Dorridge has an average crime rate, with approximately 56 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Dorridge is £81,231 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from B93 9BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Dorridge near B93 9BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dorridge located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B93 9BW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Dorridge

N/A

Walking directions to Dorridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B93 9BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBentley Heath Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Bentley Heath Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
374
Population density
955.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.08(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.3(0%)
Vehicle crime
4.26(-35%)
Burglary
3.65(-10%)
Other theft
2.43(-57%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
341
91.18%
Other White
7
1.87%
Irish
6
1.6%
Indian
5
1.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.34%
Total population: 374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
40.86%
Level 3 (A level)
53
17.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
12.96%
No qualifications
38
12.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.98%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
48.3%
Owns with a mortgage
54
36.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.2%
Social rents from council
5
3.4%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.36%
Total households: 147

Schools

In the B93 9BW postcode area, located within Dorridge, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B93 9BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBentley Heath Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt George and St Teresa Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryDorridge Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B93 9BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B93 9BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Co-operative Food102-104 Widney Road, Bentley Heath, B93 9BNWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miAsda ExpressWidney Road, Solihull, B93 9DZWalking directions to Asda Express