Town Pop. 18,632

Living in Knowle and Dorridge: Liveability Score 65/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Knowle and Dorridge scores 65/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 53/100 against a national town median of 18/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the B91 postcode district.

No category drops below 40/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. The B91 district averages 71/100, putting Knowle and Dorridge 6 points below its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 22 points below the B91 district's 75/100. For the surrounding area, see B91 postcode district.

65
OUT OF 100
Good
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Knowle and Dorridge scores 65 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 294 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Shoplifting 106 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Vehicle crime 104 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 78 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Burglary 76 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 185 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Forest Road 101 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 66 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 40 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 9.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
70
Green Space 48
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 21
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 12
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
40
7 schools in area · 13 within 4km
5Good2Ungraded
  • ArdenSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bentley Heath Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Dorridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Knowle Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • St Alphege Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsSolihull Hospital0.9 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre5.1 mi
Warwick Hospital8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.2%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,614 patients per GP
7dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
91
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across Solihull
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 422 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired32.5%Student4.5%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial59.6%Skilled & technical28.5%Routine & elementary11.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)49%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership84.4%
Among the least-deprived 10% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
66
Council tax Solihull · 2026-27
A £1,465
B £1,709
C £1,953
D £2,197
E £2,685
F £3,173
G £3,662
H £4,394
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
50
Dorridge 0.9 mi
Widney Manor 1.3 mi
Solihull 2.7 mi
J5 M42 1.3 mi
J4 M42 1.4 mi
J5 M42 1.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 24
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 96
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Ample 45

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £560,000 135
Detached £700,000 69
Semi-detached £490,000 35
Terraced £351,500 10
Flat / Maisonette £225,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£212k £425k £644k £857k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Eastcote 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
Catherine-de-Barnes 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hockley Heath 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cheswick Green 58 2.8 mi away ⇄
Solihull 68 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lapworth 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kingswood (Warwick) 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Dickens Heath 57 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hampton in Arden 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Earlswood 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Fen End 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Balsall Common 52 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Knowle and Dorridge a nice place to live?

Yes, Knowle and Dorridge is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Knowle and Dorridge is 65/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Knowle and Dorridge?

Knowle and Dorridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 843 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Knowle and Dorridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Knowle and Dorridge are Arden, Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School and Dorridge Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Knowle and Dorridge in total.

What are house prices like in Knowle and Dorridge?

The current median house price in Knowle and Dorridge is £560,000, around 96% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £700,000, semi-detached £490,000, terraced £351,500, flat £225,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 135 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Knowle and Dorridge in context

See where Knowle and Dorridge ranks among the best places to live in West Midlands

Postcode districts in Knowle and Dorridge

B91 71 ⇄
B93 60 ⇄
B94 48 ⇄

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