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B27 6PR

Warwick Road

Olton

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Overview

Postcode B27 6PR 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 84.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Olton & Kineton Green is £51,093 per year. The nearest station is Olton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Westley Vale Millennium Green.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
58.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Olton & Kineton Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,134 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 84.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Olton & Kineton Green is £51,093 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from B27 6PR.

Flood risk

No risk

Olton & Kineton Green near B27 6PR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 6PR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Olton

N/A

Walking directions to Olton
0.5 mi

Acocks Green

N/A

Walking directions to Acocks Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B27 6PR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWestley Vale Millennium GreenMediumWalking directions to Westley Vale Millennium Green
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
41.15(+373%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.58(0%)
Other theft
9.77(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.26(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.72(+6%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
121
45.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
20.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
9.7%
Level 3 (A level)
22
8.21%
Total 16+ residents: 268

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

Median price£317,500
Price per sq ft£320
Sales (last 12 months)160
Typical range (middle 50%)£203K – £500K

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 (about £320 per square foot) in Olton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £1,135,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Olton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£585,000£386
Semi-Detached49£362,000£339
Terraced26£278,750£323
Flats45£170,000£230

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Olton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Olton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£437,500£160,000£317,500£214,000
2017£485,000£160,000£290,000£220,000
2018£450,000£178,500£301,500£240,200
2019£465,000£178,500£307,250£270,500
2020£474,000£172,500£320,000£250,000
2021£575,000£175,000£363,750£260,000
2022£611,000£170,000£356,500£262,000
2023£690,000£183,855£375,000£266,000
2024£600,250£173,500£359,625£247,500
2025£563,500£175,000£345,000£285,000
2026£698,500£148,000£398,000£272,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Olton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Olton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297£238£276£229
2017£328£244£279£255
2018£301£256£290£295
2019£328£260£298£270
2020£364£241£304£307
2021£352£254£324£288
2022£426£245£354£308
2023£398£258£344£302
2024£399£232£336£298
2025£385£237£339£299
2026£428£230£340£336
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Olton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Olton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B27 6PR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B27 6PR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2026Apartment 21, Olton Court, 10, Warwick Road, Solihull, B92 7HXFlatsLeasehold£125,000
13 Mar 2026Apartment 18, Olton Court, 10, Warwick Road, Solihull, B92 7HXFlatsLeasehold£130,000
04 Sept 2025Apartment 6, Olton Court, 10, Warwick Road, Solihull, B92 7HXFlatsLeasehold£140,000
25 Apr 2025Apartment 25, Olton Court, 10, Warwick Road, Solihull, B92 7HXFlatsLeasehold£144,000
14 Mar 2025Apartment 12, Olton Court, 10, Warwick Road, Solihull, B92 7HXFlatsLeasehold£170,000

Schools

In the B27 6PR postcode area, located within Olton & Kineton Green, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryThe Oaklands Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Solihull district.

Band A£1,465
Band B£1,709
Band C£1,953
Band D£2,197
Band E£2,686
Band F£3,174
Band G£3,662
Band H£4,395

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B27 6PR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sarah Jane Phipps

Olton - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Neil Shastri-Hurst

Solihull West and Shirley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSolihullE08000029
Parliamentary ConstituencySolihull West and ShirleyE14001479
WardOltonE05001294
ParishSolihull, unparished areaE43000265
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Olton & Kineton GreenE02002093
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Solihull 013DE01010178
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B27 6PR

Is B27 6PR (Olton & Kineton Green) safe?

The area around B27 6PR records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B27 6PR?

The median sale price around B27 6PR in Olton & Kineton Green is £317,500 (about £320 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B27 6PR?

There are 17 schools close to B27 6PR, including Trident Alternative Provision Ltd, The Oaklands Primary School (Good) and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B27 6PR?

The closest station to B27 6PR is Olton, about 726 m away.

How deprived is the area around B27 6PR?

B27 6PR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,134 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B27 6PR (Olton & Kineton Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Solihull West and Shirley covering B27 6PR is Neil Shastri-Hurst (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Jane Phipps (Liberal Democrats).