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B46 1SS

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Water Orton

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Overview

Postcode B46 1SS is located in a rural town, within the Water Orton ward of North Warwickshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Coleshill & Water Orton area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coleshill & Water Orton is £52,727 per year. The nearest station is Water Orton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Coleshill & Water Orton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,587 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Coleshill & Water Orton has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Coleshill & Water Orton is £52,727 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B46 1SS.

Flood risk

No risk

Coleshill & Water Orton near B46 1SS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Water Orton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B46 1SS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Water Orton

N/A

Walking directions to Water Orton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
218
Population density
4,074.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.42(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.08(+31%)
Public order
8.57(+41%)
Vehicle crime
5.51(-15%)
Burglary
3.67(-10%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
195
89.45%
Indian
7
3.21%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.83%
Irish
4
1.83%
Other White
4
1.83%
Total population: 218

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
32.24%
No qualifications
32
17.49%
Level 3 (A level)
32
17.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
10.38%
Total 16+ residents: 183

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
40.54%
Owns with a mortgage
42
37.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
18.02%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.7%
Other social rented
1
0.9%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Water Orton

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£284
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£181K – £343K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Water Orton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £735,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Water Orton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£435,000£333
Semi-Detached20£300,000£306
Terraced12£269,000£284
Flats18£157,000£230

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Water Orton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Water Orton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315,000£97,500£225,000£252,500
2017£320,000£129,500£243,000£210,000
2018£368,750£145,000£235,000£206,000
2019£310,000£122,500£275,000£215,000
2020£360,000£150,000£285,000£220,000
2021£367,500£132,000£285,000£254,500
2022£431,250£128,750£332,500£275,625
2023£550,000£130,000£318,000£265,000
2024£495,000£153,000£282,000£240,000
2025£430,000£162,000£310,000£268,000
2026£440,000£146,000£332,500£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Water Orton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Water Orton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£193£230£244
2017£251£192£246£208
2018£293£236£240£235
2019£279£213£268£247
2020£301£226£247£242
2021£311£218£311£268
2022£312£234£317£279
2023£366£217£301£278
2024£335£244£280£302
2025£333£224£306£287
2026£326£242£261£323
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Water Orton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Water Orton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B46 1SS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B46 1SS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 20263, St Pauls Court, Birmingham, B46 1SQFlatsLeasehold£132,000
06 Mar 2026Flat 1, 3, Birmingham Road, Birmingham, B46 1SPFlatsLeasehold£190,000
30 Jun 20252, Water Orton Court, Birmingham Road, Birmingham, B46 1SPFlatsLeasehold£150,000
15 Aug 20254, Addison Place, Birmingham, B46 1SUSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
28 Feb 20257, Addison Place, Birmingham, B46 1SUSemi-DetachedFreehold£625,000

Schools

In the B46 1SS postcode area, located within Coleshill & Water Orton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B46 1SS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWater Orton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.8 miNot applicableThe Heights AcademyFree schools special

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableCastlewood SchoolAcademy special sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B46 1SS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B46 1SS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressNorth Warwickshire, B46 1SRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miLifestyle Express19 Edward Road, Water Orton, B46 1PGWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Warwickshire district.

Band A£1,688
Band B£1,969
Band C£2,251
Band D£2,532
Band E£3,095
Band F£3,657
Band G£4,220
Band H£5,064

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 B46 1SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dave Reilly

Water Orton - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Steve Stuart

Water Orton - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Rachel Taylor

North Warwickshire and Bedworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictNorth WarwickshireE07000218
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth Warwickshire and BedworthE14001400
WardWater OrtonE05007473
ParishWater OrtonE04009658
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Coleshill & Water OrtonE02006473
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Warwickshire 006EE01031041
Police ForceWarwickshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B46 1SS

Is B46 1SS (Coleshill & Water Orton) safe?

The area around B46 1SS records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B46 1SS?

The median sale price around B46 1SS in Coleshill & Water Orton is £265,000 (about £284 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B46 1SS?

There are 4 schools close to B46 1SS, including Water Orton Primary School (Requires improvement), The Heights Academy and Castlewood School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B46 1SS?

The closest station to B46 1SS is Water Orton, about 151 m away.

How deprived is the area around B46 1SS?

B46 1SS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,587 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B46 1SS (Coleshill & Water Orton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Warwickshire and Bedworth covering B46 1SS is Rachel Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dave Reilly (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Steve Stuart (Independent).