Olton
Strong transport access with higher house prices
This public area guide compares Olton in Solihull using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Olton a good place to live?
Olton may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Solihull below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Olton at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Movers who value stronger transport access
Watch out for
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Olton
Crime rate
Crime rate
13.25 per 1,000 people
Percentile
63rd percentile nationally
Crime data is above the national middle range.
House prices in Olton
House prices
Average sold price
£420,007
Percentile
78th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Olton
Flood risk in Olton
Transport in Olton
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Olton a good place to live?
Olton may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Olton safe?
Olton ranks in the 63rd percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Olton?
The average sold price is £420,007, with house prices in the 78th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Olton?
Schools rank in the 73rd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Olton?
Nearby public profiles include Dorridge and Hockley Heath in Solihull and Shirley East in Solihull.
