If you own a home in B93 or you’re looking to buy here, one question keeps coming up: what will the Arden Triangle development actually do to house prices in Knowle, Dorridge and Bentley Heath?
It’s a fair question. Around 1,600 new homes are planned for the area, including an approved 450-home parcel and Taylor Wimpey’s Cuttlebrook Grange consultation. That’s a significant shift for a village that’s historically been one of Solihull’s most stable and sought-after markets.
Here’s what the data and local picture tell us right now.
Where do B93 house prices stand in 2026
B93 continues to sit well above the wider Solihull average. That gap hasn’t closed — and there are good reasons why.
Current pricing across the postcode breaks down roughly like this:
• Knowle village centre: £605,000 to £640,000 average
• Dorridge: £640,000 to £700,000 average
• Bentley Heath: £500,000 to £560,000 average
Dorridge commands the highest values, driven largely by direct rail access into Birmingham New Street and London Marylebone. Buyers who commute place a real premium on Station Road and the roads immediately surrounding the station.
Knowle village itself holds firm thanks to its conservation area, independent high street, and the pull of Arden Academy’s catchment. Bentley Heath offers the most accessible entry point into B93 — and that’s increasingly where first-time buyers and upsizers are looking.
What the Arden Triangle actually means for prices
The Arden Triangle is the name given to the broader allocation of land to the south and west of Knowle, earmarked through Solihull’s Local Plan review. The 450-home parcel already has outline approval. Taylor Wimpey’s Cuttlebrook Grange proposals are moving through consultation.
So will more supply push prices down? The honest answer is: it depends on the price band and the location.
Where price pressure is most likely
The sub-£500,000 market is where new-build supply is most likely to create competition. Buyers in this range will have more choice, which naturally gives them more negotiating power.
If you’re selling a smaller home or a property that needs work in this bracket, realistic pricing will matter more in 2026 than it did two or three years ago. Overpricing at this level is the fastest way to sit on the market.
Where demand still looks firm
Family homes near Arden Academy are holding their value well. The school’s reputation continues to attract buyers who will pay a premium to secure the catchment — and that isn’t going to change because of new-build activity on the southern edge of the village.
Hampton Road, the conservation area streets, and the established roads close to Knowle village centre are also showing resilient demand. These are locations where character, space and setting are the draw. New-build estates don’t directly compete with them.
Dorridge’s position around the station remains one of the strongest micro-markets in the whole of Solihull. Commuter demand keeps a floor under prices here that’s largely independent of the Arden Triangle timeline.
The B93 pricing gap: What buyers should know
The gap between Bentley Heath and Dorridge — roughly £140,000 to £180,000 on average — represents one of the more interesting opportunities in the local market right now.
Bentley Heath gives you B93 schools, B93 community, and easy access to both Knowle village and Dorridge station at a meaningfully lower price point. As Arden Triangle homes come to market, buyers who’d previously stretched for a Dorridge address may find Bentley Heath looks even more attractive by comparison.
For sellers in Bentley Heath, that’s worth understanding. Your buyer pool is likely to grow as the new-build market matures.
Advice for sellers in Knowle right now
If you’re thinking about selling in 2026, timing and pricing strategy matter more than they did in the post-pandemic surge years.
A few things to keep in mind:
• Get an accurate, up-to-date valuation based on your specific street and property type, not just the postcode average
• Homes with period features, larger gardens or conservation area addresses are still attracting strong interest
• Sub-£500,000 properties need sharp, evidence-based pricing to compete as new-build options increase
• School catchment remains one of the most powerful price drivers in B93 — if you’re in the Arden Academy zone, make sure your marketing reflects that
Advice for buyers in Knowle right now
You’ve got more options in 2026 than you would have had 18 months ago, and that’s a genuine advantage.
New-build supply through the Arden Triangle will take time to land. Planning, infrastructure delivery and phased build-out mean the full impact won’t be felt overnight. If you’re buying now, you’re not buying at the top of a bubble — you’re buying into one of the most consistently in-demand postcodes in the West Midlands.
Think carefully about what’s driving your decision: commuting, schools, space, or community. Each of those priorities points to a slightly different part of B93, and the price gap between them means there’s genuine value to be found if you know where to look.
How Hunters Knowle can help
Whether you’re selling a family home near Arden Academy or buying your first place in Bentley Heath, Hunters Knowle has the local knowledge to guide you through it.
The B93 market in 2026 isn’t one-size-fits-all. Prices, demand and buyer behaviour vary street by street — and that’s exactly the kind of detail that makes the difference between a sale that stalls and one that moves.
Hunters is here to give you an honest, data-led view of what your home is worth right now and what your options look like in this market.
Book a free valuation today and get a clear, no-obligation picture of your home’s current value in the Knowle market.
Want to talk through your options first? Get in touch with the Hunters Knowle branch directly — the team is ready to help you take the next step, whatever that looks like for you.
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