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B27 7AG

Gospel Lane

Olton

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Overview

Postcode B27 7AG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Fox Hollies Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
31.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

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

31.9%

Approximately 31.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B27 7AG.

Flood risk

Medium

Olton & Kineton Green near B27 7AG has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Olton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B27 7AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Olton

N/A

Walking directions to Olton
0.8 mi

Acocks Green

N/A

Walking directions to Acocks Green
1 mi

Spring Road

N/A

Walking directions to Spring Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B27 7AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFox Hollies ParkLargeWalking directions to Fox Hollies Park
0.3 miOlton Clock Tower Gardens and ParkSmallWalking directions to Olton Clock Tower Gardens and Park

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
3,528.7 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
188
65.51%
Pakistani
23
8.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
4.18%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.48%
Irish
10
3.48%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
34.86%
No qualifications
55
25.23%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.8%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
37.93%
Social rents from council
36
31.03%
Owns outright
22
18.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.62%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Olton

Median price£327,500
Price per sq ft£321
Sales (last 12 months)154
Typical range (middle 50%)£213K – £500K

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 (about £321 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
Detached39£580,000£399
Semi-Detached49£362,000£339
Terraced25£277,500£317
Flats41£170,000£235

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 7AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B27 7AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202541, Pollard Road, Birmingham, B27 7EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£181,000
29 Sept 2025116, Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7ADFlatsLeasehold£68,000
26 Sept 2025112, Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7ADFlatsLeasehold£103,000
20 Jun 202572, Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
17 Jun 202572, Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,500

Schools

In the B27 7AG postcode area, located within Olton & Kineton Green, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B27 7AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryKineton Green Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryThe Oaklands Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySeverne Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B27 7AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B27 7AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miChandra's Tradings184 Gospel Lane, Birmingham, B27 7AGWalking directions to Chandra's Tradings
0.3 miLondisCollingtree Court, Solihull, B92 7HSWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miTesco ExpressSolihull, B27 6ANWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAll in One112 Greenwood Avenue, Birmingham, B27 7RBWalking directions to All in One
0.5 miLocal Express General Store42 Oakhurst Road, Birmingham, B27 7PHWalking directions to Local Express General Store

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 7AG, 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 7AG

Is B27 7AG (Olton & Kineton Green) safe?

The area around B27 7AG 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 7AG?

The median sale price around B27 7AG in Olton & Kineton Green is £327,500 (about £321 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B27 7AG?

There are 17 schools close to B27 7AG, including Kineton Green Primary School, The Oaklands Primary School (Good) and Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B27 7AG?

The closest station to B27 7AG is Olton, about 787 m away.

How deprived is the area around B27 7AG?

B27 7AG 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 7AG (Olton & Kineton Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Solihull West and Shirley covering B27 7AG 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).