What’s changing in Olton
B92, Solihull · within 1.5 miles of the middle · updated 22 October 2026
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House prices in Olton
Over the last six months, 218 homes sold within 1.5 miles of Olton. Half sold for more than £275,000 and half for less. The cheapest was £90,000 and the dearest £985,000.
- 83 Gospel Farm Road, Acocks GreenSemi-detached house · Fri 28 Aug£230,000
- 10 Morris Close, Acocks GreenDetached house · Fri 21 Aug£325,000
- 14 Shalford Road, SolihullSemi-detached house · Thu 20 Aug£275,000
- 53 Frankton Close, SolihullTerraced house · Wed 19 Aug£255,000
- 208 The Avenue, Acocks GreenTerraced house · Mon 17 Aug£202,500
- 15 Lakefield Close, Hall GreenFlat · Mon 17 Aug£123,000
- 2 Durlston Grove, BirminghamFlat · Mon 17 Aug£170,000
- 122 Scott Road, OltonTerraced house · Fri 14 Aug£265,000
Businesses in Olton
- Olton ChippiTakeaway · 0.1 miles 0
- Boss Mart 2Food shop · 0.1 miles 3
- Nav Soroya Make UpPersonal or beauty service · 0.1 miles
- Olton Foot ClinicPodiatry · 0.1 miles
- Team Black BeltMartial arts club · 0.1 miles
- Solihull Veterinary HospitalVeterinarian · 0.4 miles
- PING VehiclesAuto dealer · 0.1 miles
- Woodhull RoofingRoofing · 0.1 miles
Planning applications in Olton
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Approved: Planning application at 164 Tynedale Road Acocks Green Birmingham
Installation of lift to front of dwelling
164 Tynedale Road Acocks Green Birmingham B11 3QT -
Approved: Rear extension at Shaw's Amusements 11-13 Shirley Road Acocks Green Birmingham
Installation of replacement shopfront and erection of single storey rear extension
Shaw's Amusements 11-13 Shirley Road Acocks Green Birmingham B27 7XU -
Approved: New shared house (HMO) at 32 Dudley Park Road Birmingham
Change of use from 10-bedroom HMO (Sui-Generis) to 6no. self-contained flats (Use Class C3) and erection of single storey rear extension, rear dormer and installation of side facing window and rear access ramp.
32 Dudley Park Road Birmingham B27 6QR -
Refused: Rear extension at 5 Ebrington Avenue Elmdon Solihull
Single storey rear, part-front extension and proposed outbuilding for home gym and office.
5 Ebrington Avenue Elmdon Solihull B92 8HU -
Approved: Outline plans at WMP Police Sector Office 2 & 4 Winchcombe Road Solihull
Certificate of lawful development for proposed erection of a freestanding ancillary locker room building; alterations to existing garages to form a store (no change in floors pace or volume); and erection of 2m high boundary fence.
WMP Police Sector Office 2 & 4 Winchcombe Road Solihull B92 8PJ -
Approved: Rear extension at 83 Fox Green Crescent, Birmingham
Erection of 5 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.9 metres, eaves height 3 metres
83 Fox Green Crescent, Birmingham, B27 7SG -
Approved: Planning application at 266 Lakey Lane Hall Green Birmingham
Demolition of existing garages and erection of single dwellinghouse and garage to rear
266 Lakey Lane Hall Green Birmingham B28 8RA -
Refused: New shared house (HMO) at 144 Alexander Road, Birmingham
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to small HMO (Use Class C4)
144 Alexander Road, Birmingham, B27 6HB
Roadworks and road closures in Olton
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Road closed: Fox Hollies Road (Birmingham City Council)
19 Oct to 22 Oct. Road improvements in the road, on the pavement and on the verge. The road will be closed.
Fox Hollies Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham -
Road closed: Fox Green Crescent (Severn Trent Water)
20 Oct to 22 Oct. Repairs to pipes or cables on the pavement. The road will be closed.
Fox Green Crescent, Birmingham -
Road closed: Elmdon Road (Birmingham City Council)
22 Oct to 23 Oct. Road improvements on the pavement. The road will be closed.
Elmdon Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham -
Temporary lights on York Road (Cadent Gas)
21 Aug to 29 Oct. Under way. Work on pipes or cables in the road and on the pavement. Multi-way temporary traffic lights.
York Road, Hall Green, Birmingham -
Lane closed on Stockfield Road (Birmingham City Council)
19 Oct to 23 Oct. Road improvements on the pavement and on the verge. A lane will be closed.
Stockfield Road, South Yardley, Birmingham -
Temporary lights on Shaftmoor Lane (Birmingham City Council)
23 Oct. Road improvements on the pavement and on the verge. Two-way temporary traffic lights.
Shaftmoor Lane, Birmingham
Fuel prices near Olton
- UnleadedCheapest 171.9p at MFG Morrisons Sheldon, 1.5 miles and 1 other · most around 173.9p · dearest 179.9p · 13 stations
- DieselCheapest 198.9p at Asda Solihull New Con Express Petrol, 1.2 miles and 3 others · most around 199.9p · dearest 204.9p · 13 stations
Within two miles, from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme, updated every half hour.
New food places and hygiene scores in Olton
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Wongs Chinese Takeaway scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 5 Oct. 5 means "very good". A caterer.
91 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon, Solihull, B92 8JL -
Birmingham Community Leisure Trust scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 29 Sept. 5 means "very good". A shop.
The Fox Hollies Leisure Centre, Shirley Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7NS -
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 24 Sept. 5 means "very good". A school or college kitchen.
Mallard Close, Birmingham, B27 6BN -
Solihull Fish Bar scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 22 Sept. 5 means "very good". A takeaway.
77 Hobs Moat Road, Elmdon, Solihull, B92 8JL -
Chai And Puri scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 21 Sept. 5 means "very good". A mobile caterer.
116 Pierce Avenue, Solihull, B92 7JZ
What’s on in Olton
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1st Solihull Bonfire & Fireworks Night at 1st Solihull Scout Group
Our annual bonfire and fireworks night fundraiser for 1st Solihull scout group, which will take place on Thursday 5th November 2026. From 18:00
1st Solihull Scout Group, Lode Lane, Solihull, B91 2HZ
Street reports in Olton
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Fly-tipping reported: Brays Road
Reported to Birmingham City Council on FixMyStreet.
Brays Road, Lyndon Green -
Fly-tipping reported: Holcombe Road
Reported to Birmingham City Council on FixMyStreet.
Holcombe Road, Acocks Green -
Fly-tipping reported: Holcombe Road
Reported to Birmingham City Council on FixMyStreet.
Holcombe Road, Acocks Green -
Fly-tipping reported: Holcombe Road
Reported to Birmingham City Council on FixMyStreet.
Holcombe Road, Acocks Green -
Abandoned vehicle reported: Dovehouse Lane
Reported to Solihull Borough Council on FixMyStreet.
Dovehouse Lane, Ulverley Green
Schools in Olton
- St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Report card Apr 2026: Expected standard in every area
- Kineton Green Primary School School remains Good (2020)
- The Oaklands Primary School Improved significantly (2025)
- Olton Primary School Good (2023)
- Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Report card Jul 2026: Expected standard in 1, needs attention in 3, urgent improvement in 3
- Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School Good (2024)
- Holy Souls Catholic Primary School Good (2023)
- Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School Good (2023)
GPs, dentists and care in Olton
- Claridge Place Good (2022)
- St Margarets Medical Practice Good (2017)
- Mereside Care Home Good (2019): good in 4, requires improvement in 1
- Victoria Road Requires improvement (2021)
- Victoria Lodge Care Home Outstanding (2020): outstanding in 3, good in 2
- OHP-Victoria Road Surgery Good (2024)
- Rees Dental Practice Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2025
- St Bernards Care Home Requires improvement (2022): good in 3, requires improvement in 2
Charities in Olton
- Mason Yardley Trust We are a family of charities & community of people supporting those most in need in the West Midlands. We want everyone, regardless of age…
- Kimichi School A secondary school dedicated to the advancement of music and instrumental playing with a remit to advance music in the community and in…
- The Olton Project Cio The Olton Project delivers a wide variety of services to the public holding lessons that educate people about heritage, religion,…
- Oasis Mental Health Support We provide mental health services for those living in Solihull Borough.
- Manarat Foundation To provide religious education to adults and young people
Crime in Olton
774 crimes were reported within 1.5 miles of Olton in August 2026. The most common were violence (305), shoplifting (86), criminal damage (83).