What sellers across Solihull and south Birmingham should know in November 2026
The average house price in Solihull was £332,000 in August 2026, broadly unchanged on a year earlier, according to provisional figures from the Office for National Statistics. Across the border in Birmingham, the average was £235,000, up 1.5%. Both figures cover a wide mix of homes, from town-centre flats to large detached family houses, so they show the general direction of the market rather than what your own home is worth.
In a steady market, buyers can take their time, compare carefully and notice quickly when a home is priced ahead of its neighbours. That makes local knowledge and accurate pricing especially valuable, whether you are selling a semi in Shirley, a family home in Knowle or a period terrace in Moseley.
Understanding the Solihull market by area
Solihull town centre, Olton and Shirley
Solihull town centre combines the shops and restaurants of Touchwood and the High Street with direct trains from Solihull station into Birmingham and on to London Marylebone. Olton, with its own station and Olton Mere, offers established family streets within easy reach of the centre. Shirley, built along the Stratford Road, has Parkgate’s shops and restaurants on the doorstep and quick access to the M42 and Blythe Valley Business Park.
Homes across these areas range from flats and terraces to large 1930s semis, and they attract a broad mix of families, commuters and downsizers. With so much variety, recent sales of similar properties on nearby roads are a far better guide to value than any borough-wide average.
Knowle, Dorridge and Balsall Common
Knowle’s historic high street, Dorridge’s station with trains into Solihull and Birmingham, and Balsall Common’s village feel give this part of the borough a distinctly semi-rural character. Larger detached homes and period properties make up a significant part of the housing here, and ONS figures put the average price of a detached home in Solihull at £590,000 in August 2026.
At this level, presentation and pricing need particular care. Buyers for larger homes usually have a clear list of requirements, from garden size to school catchments, and they will compare your home closely with others on the market and with recent sales nearby.
Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden and north Solihull
Meriden and Hampton-in-Arden offer village living in the countryside between Solihull and Coventry, with Hampton-in-Arden station providing rail links. In the north of the borough, Castle Bromwich, Chelmsley Wood and Kingshurst offer a wide mix of homes and are well placed for Birmingham Airport, the NEC and the motorway network. Major employers across the borough, including Jaguar Land Rover at Lode Lane and the businesses around the airport and NEC, also make Solihull a practical base for people who work locally.
The neighbouring south Birmingham suburbs we cover
Hall Green and Acocks Green
Hall Green runs right up to the border with Shirley, so it is worth knowing how prices compare on both sides of the boundary. Its roads of 1920s and 1930s semis and terraces, Swanshurst Park and the historic Sarehole Mill make it a popular family area, while Hall Green and Yardley Wood stations offer direct trains into Birmingham Moor Street. Acocks Green, along the Warwick Road towards Solihull, has its own village centre and station, giving easy access into the city.
Moseley and Kings Heath
Moseley’s village centre, independent cafés and green spaces such as Moseley Bog and nearby Cannon Hill Park give it a strong sense of character, and its large Victorian and Edwardian homes sit alongside flats and smaller terraces. Kings Heath, just to the south, adds a busy high street with plenty of shops, cafés and restaurants. Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the University of Birmingham are a short journey away in Edgbaston, which makes both areas convenient for hospital and university staff.
What stamp duty means for your buyers
Stamp duty can have a real effect on what a buyer is able or willing to offer, so it is worth understanding where your asking price sits. Eligible first-time buyers pay no Stamp Duty Land Tax on homes up to £300,000, and 5% on the portion between £300,000 and £500,000. Above £500,000, first-time buyer relief does not apply. Buyers who already own a home pay nothing on the first £125,000, 2% on the portion from £125,001 to £250,000, and 5% on the portion from £250,001 to £925,000.
In Solihull, first-time buyers paid an average of £266,000 in August 2026, which would mean no stamp duty for an eligible first-time buyer, while home-movers paid an average of £403,000, according to provisional ONS figures. A home-mover buying at £403,000 would pay £10,150 in stamp duty. For larger homes in areas such as Knowle and Dorridge, where prices can exceed £500,000, first-time buyer relief no longer applies, which is worth bearing in mind when you think about who your likely buyers are.
Long marketing periods, and how to respond
If your home has been on the market for longer than you expected, it is worth reviewing everything together: the asking price, the condition and presentation of the property, the marketing itself and the feedback from viewings. There is rarely a single cause. Your own timescales and circumstances will also shape the right response.
Buyers today are well informed. They compare listings against recent sold prices, notice price reductions and often draw conclusions from how long a home has been listed. Launching at the right price gives your home the best chance of making a strong first impression with the buyers who are actively searching.
That is why it pays to get a professional, evidence-based valuation before you commit to a figure. It shouldn’t be an optimistic estimate or a number taken from an online tool. It should be grounded in what comparable homes on your street and in your part of Solihull or south Birmingham have actually achieved in recent months.
How Martin & Co Solihull supports sellers across Solihull and south Birmingham
Our local team works across the whole borough of Solihull, from Shirley, Olton and the town centre to Knowle, Dorridge, Balsall Common, Meriden and Castle Bromwich, as well as the neighbouring Birmingham suburbs including Hall Green, Acocks Green, Moseley and Kings Heath. Because we cover both sides of the boundary, we can help you plan both sides of your move, whether you are moving from a Hall Green semi to a larger home in Shirley or Knowle, or downsizing from Dorridge to somewhere closer to the town centre. As part of a national network where someone chooses Martin & Co to sell or let a property every eight minutes, we combine that reach with genuine local knowledge.
We take time to understand your goals, whether you are upsizing, downsizing, relocating or releasing equity, and we build a strategy around your circumstances. From marketing your property on the major property portals to managing viewings and progressing your sale, Martin & Co is here to simplify every stage of the process.
Getting ready to sell in Solihull or south Birmingham
Practical steps for local homeowners
A few practical steps before you go to market can make a real difference to both your sale price and how long your home takes to sell. Start with a professional valuation rather than an online estimate, so your asking price is based on evidence. Invest in professional photography, because buyers shortlist online before they book a viewing and first impressions are formed on a screen. It also pays to fix minor maintenance issues that could give buyers a reason to negotiate.
You will need a valid Energy Performance Certificate before your home is marketed. If your rating is D or below, think about how it might affect buyers who are weighing running costs alongside their mortgage repayments. Many homes across the area, from Victorian terraces in Moseley to 1930s semis in Shirley and Olton, are older properties, so ask whether simple improvements, such as loft insulation or better heating controls, could be worthwhile before you list.
Your next step as a Solihull or south Birmingham homeowner
The November 2026 market across Solihull and south Birmingham rewards sellers who are prepared, priced correctly and supported by an agent with genuine local knowledge. Well-positioned sellers can still achieve strong results, and the most important first step is to understand exactly what your home is worth in today’s market.
Book a free, no-obligation valuation with Martin & Co Solihull and get a clear, honest picture of what your property could achieve, without any fuss or pressure. Our local team is ready to walk you through the evidence and help you make an informed decision.
Get in touch with Martin & Co Solihull today to arrange your free valuation, whether you are in Solihull, Shirley, Knowle or one of the neighbouring Birmingham suburbs. We are here to help you move forward with confidence.
