House prices in Solihull
The median price paid for a home in Solihull was £326,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,525 sales. House prices in Solihull rose 1.9% in the year to September 2026, and are 3.5% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Solihull was 33% higher than the median for West Midlands (£245,000). The average private rent in Solihull was £1,279 a month in August 2026, 3.1% up on a year earlier (ONS). Solihull had 6.8 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Solihull stands out
- Solihull has the 45th highest share of premises able to get gigabit broadband of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: 95.4%.
House prices in Solihull
The median price paid in Solihull was £326,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,525 sales, or £3,665 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | West Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £589,500 | 629 | £4,437 | +1.6% | +10.2% | £390,000 |
| Semi-detached | £339,975 | 942 | £3,756 | +2.1% | +15.2% | £247,000 |
| Terraced | £250,000 | 516 | £3,206 | −0.8% | +1.3% | £200,000 |
| Flats | £170,000 | 438 | £2,792 | −5.0% | −8.1% | £135,000 |
Compared with West Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull | £326,000 | +1.9% | +3.5% | £3,665 | −0.9% |
| West Midlands | £245,000 | 0.0% | +12.9% | £2,950 | +0.1% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Solihull sold for a median £3,665 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 24% higher than the figure for West Midlands (£2,950).
Solihull has the 125th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th highest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Its +1.9% change over the year is the 53rd biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 5th biggest rise of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Broadband and mobile in Solihull
95.4% of premises in Solihull can get gigabit broadband and 98.8% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 81.2% can get full fibre, and 0.6% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 45th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
91.7% of premises in Solihull get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Rents in Solihull
The average private rent in Solihull was £1,279 a month in August 2026, 3.1% up on a year earlier. Rents in Solihull are 35.2% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Solihull has the 105th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the highest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
How many homes sell in Solihull
2,295 homes were sold in Solihull in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.04 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Solihull were 11.3% up on the year before and 37.7% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 156th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 15th fewest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Solihull
The police recorded 15,899 crimes in Solihull in the 12 months to August 2026, 6.8 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Solihull rose 2.3% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 16.1% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.85 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 1.98 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.46 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.51 |
Solihull has the 105th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 12th lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Solihull
Solihull is the 93rd least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 204th |
| Income | 181st |
| Employment | 168th |
| Education and skills | 215th |
| Health | 157th |
| Crime | 170th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 276th |
| Living environment | 206th |
People moving in and out in Solihull
In the year ending June 2025, 12,912 people moved to Solihull from elsewhere in the UK and 11,932 moved away, a net gain of 980 (4.4 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Birmingham 6,405
- Coventry 476
- Sandwell 258
Most moved out to
- Birmingham 2,957
- Stratford-on-Avon 612
- North Warwickshire 519
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Solihull
How much does a house cost in Solihull?
The median price paid for a home in Solihull was £326,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £589,500; semi-detached £339,975; terraced £250,000; flats £170,000.
Are house prices in Solihull going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Solihull rose 1.9%, and over five years it rose 3.5%. Across West Midlands prices did not change 0.0% over the same year.
How much is rent in Solihull?
The average private rent in Solihull was £1,279 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £858; 2 bed £1,065; 3 bed £1,262; 4+ bed £1,877.
Is Solihull a safe place to live?
Solihull had 6.8 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 105th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for West Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Solihull?
81.2% of premises in Solihull can get full fibre and 95.4% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Birmingham 12 km
- Coventry 14 km
- North Warwickshire 16 km
- Warwick 17 km
- Nuneaton and Bedworth 19 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.