There’s a number doing the rounds that could be misleading a lot of homeowners right now. Solihull’s average asking price sits at £453,162 – but the average sold price is £380,501. That’s a £73,000 gap between what sellers hope to achieve and what buyers are actually paying.
If you’re thinking about selling, that gap matters. A lot.
The good news is that the picture becomes much clearer – and more useful – when you zoom in to postcode level. Whether you’re in Knowle, Olton, Hall Green or Acocks Green, your home’s value is shaped by your street, your property type, and what’s happening on your doorstep. Let’s break it down.
What homes are selling for across Solihull and Birmingham in 2026
The Solihull borough covers a wide range of neighbourhoods, from affluent rural villages to busy urban fringes that border Birmingham. Prices reflect that diversity in a big way.
B93 Knowle and Dorridge – the premium end of the market
At the top of the local market, B93 covers Knowle and Dorridge, where median sold prices sit between £560,000 and £600,000. These are among the most sought-after addresses in the West Midlands, consistently attracting buyers who want excellent schools, green space, and strong commuter links.
Demand here remains resilient, and well-priced family homes continue to sell confidently.
B91 and B90 – Solihull town centre and Shirley
The B91 postcode, covering central Solihull, and B90, taking in Shirley and Dickens Heath, sit comfortably in the mid-market range. These areas benefit from Solihull’s strong retail offer, good secondary schools, and easy access to the M42 and Birmingham Airport.
Dickens Heath in particular continues to attract buyers looking for newer builds in a village-style setting.
B92 Olton – value with strong fundamentals
Moving north-west, B92 covers Olton, where the median sold price is around £289,000. This postcode borders Birmingham and offers buyers good value relative to Solihull’s more expensive postcodes, while still benefiting from the borough’s reputation and its own train station with direct services into Birmingham New Street.
For sellers here, pricing accurately from the outset is critical – buyers in this bracket are well-informed and quick to spot an overpriced listing.
B28 Hall Green and B27 Acocks Green – Birmingham’s border suburbs
Cross into Birmingham’s southern edge and you’ll find Hall Green (B28) and Acocks Green (B27) sitting at £230,000 to £260,000. These are busy, well-connected suburbs with strong local communities, good transport links, and a mix of interwar semis and terraced homes that appeal to first-time buyers and growing families alike.
Hunters Solihull works across both sides of this boundary, giving sellers in these postcodes access to a buyer pool that spans the whole area.
Property type matters more than you might think
One of the most important things to understand about the 2026 market is that performance varies significantly by property type – and the divergence is sharper than many sellers expect.
Terraced homes have seen values rise by 4.8% year-on-year. Demand from first-time buyers and investors has kept this segment moving well, and well-presented terraced properties in B27, B28 and B92 are achieving strong results.
Flats, on the other hand, have seen values fall by 5.3% over the same period. Leasehold concerns, service charge increases, and tighter mortgage lending criteria for high-rise buildings have all contributed to softer demand. If you own a flat, getting an accurate, honest valuation is more important than ever.
Why developments are reshaping the local market
Pricing your home isn’t just about what sold last month. It’s also about where the area is heading – and Solihull and Birmingham have some of the most significant regeneration projects in the UK underway right now.
Mell Square regeneration
Solihull town centre’s Mell Square is set to be transformed, with plans for up to 1,600 new homes alongside new retail, leisure and public space. This kind of investment signals long-term confidence in the area and tends to support values in surrounding streets. For homeowners in and around central Solihull, it’s a compelling part of the story when marketing your home.
Arden Cross and HS2
The £3.2 billion Arden Cross Masterplan, centred on the land adjacent to Birmingham Airport and the planned HS2 Interchange station at Solihull, represents one of the largest mixed-use developments in the country. Combined with HS2’s Curzon Street terminus in central Birmingham, this infrastructure investment is expected to significantly boost connectivity and economic activity across the wider area.
For sellers in B92, B26 and the airport corridor, this is genuinely relevant context that a good agent will use to position your home to the right buyers.
The £73,000 question: Why pricing strategy is everything
That gap between asking prices and sold prices isn’t random. It’s the result of homes being launched at optimistic prices, sitting on the market, and eventually selling for less – often after multiple reductions that signal weakness to buyers.
The homes that achieve the best prices in 2026 are the ones priced correctly from day one. That means:
- A valuation based on comparable sold prices in your specific postcode, not borough-wide averages
• An honest assessment of your property type and condition
• A clear understanding of current buyer demand in your price bracket
• A marketing strategy that reaches the right audience from launch
Overpricing doesn’t protect your position. It weakens it.
How Hunters Solihull can help you get it right
At Hunters Solihull, the approach is built around one thing: getting you the best possible outcome, not just the highest initial number. That means honest advice, accurate data, and a strategy tailored to your home and your postcode – whether you’re in Knowle, Olton, Hall Green or anywhere in between.
The team covers both Solihull and the Birmingham border suburbs, so you’ll get a valuation that reflects the full picture of your local market – not a generic estimate.
If you’re thinking about selling in 2026, now is the time to understand exactly where your home sits in this market.
Ready to find out what your home is worth?
Book a free valuation with Hunters Solihull today and get a clear, data-backed picture of your home’s value in the current market. No pressure, no guesswork – just straightforward advice from people who know this area inside out.
Want to talk it through first? Get in touch with the Hunters Solihull branch directly, and a member of the team will be happy to help. Here to get you there.
