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B27 6PB

Olton

Solihull

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Detailed insights for B27 6PB

Overview

Postcode B27 6PB is located in a major urban area, within the Olton ward of Solihull in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Olton & Kineton Green area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Olton & Kineton Green is £43,500 per year. The nearest station is Olton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Olton Clock Tower Gardens and Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
58.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Olton & Kineton Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,210 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Olton & Kineton Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

58.8%

Approximately 58.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income of residents in Olton & Kineton Green is £43,500 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 53 ft away from B27 6PB.

Flood risk

Low

Olton & Kineton Green near B27 6PB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Olton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B27 6PB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Olton

N/A

Walking directions to Olton
0.6 mi

Acocks Green

N/A

Walking directions to Acocks Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B27 6PB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miOlton Clock Tower Gardens and ParkSmallWalking directions to Olton Clock Tower Gardens and Park

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
5,181.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
76.03%
Irish
12
3.79%
Bangladeshi
10
3.15%
Other White
8
2.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.52%
Total population: 317

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
56
33.94%
Social rents from council
41
24.85%
Owns outright
26
15.76%
Owns with a mortgage
19
11.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
10.3%
Total households: 165

Property prices in Olton

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Olton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Olton 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 Olton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£548,500
Flats61£175,000
Semi-Detached48£354,625
Terraced14£250,500

10 year median price trend in Olton

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

Schools

In the B27 6PB postcode area, located within Olton & Kineton Green, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B27 6PB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableTrident Alternative Provision LtdOther independent special school

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Oaklands Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B27 6PB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B27 6PB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressCollingtree Court, Solihull, B92 7HSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miLondisCollingtree Court, Solihull, B92 7HSWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miPremierLincoln Close, Birmingham, B27 6RTWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miAldiWarwick Road, Birmingham, B27 6RHWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miFarmfoodsWarwick Road, Birmingham, B27 6RHWalking directions to Farmfoods

Data Sources

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