An area guide to Knowle
Knowle is a very popular and affluent village situated approximately 3 miles to the southeast of Solihull in the West Midlands. It is a sought after area for both professionals and business people and has a particular pull because of its quick and easy access to the Midland Motorway Network. Combine with the motorway access Knowle also has an excellent selection of high street shops bars and restaurants while still keeping the feel of a lovely village. There are also some highly rated schools in the area including the Arden Academy
Property in Knowle
The average price for property in Knowle stood at £534,789 in January 2020. This is a fall of 0.20% in the last three months (since October 2019) and rise of 2.27% since 12 months ago. In terms of property types, flats in Knowle sold for an average of £292,723 and terraced houses for £360,848. This is according to the current Zoopla estimates.
The most expensive road in Knowle is Lady Byron Lane where a house will cost you a whopping £1,373,629. The current asking rents in Knowle is £1,308. Typically a three bedroom house will cost you £1,650 per month.
Schools in Knowle
Most people living in Knowle have access to use all Solihull schools such as Solihull School, St Martins School and the Tudor Grange Academy, however a large percentage of people that move to Knowle aspire to get their children in the renowned Arden Academy. Arden Academy is a ten form entry mixed comprehensive secondary school with academy status It was re-designated as an 11-18 school in September 2008. Arden Academy is situated in the village of Knowle.
Shopping in Knowle
Knowle High Street offers a range of independent shops and places to eat out. There are a range of boutique clothing shops, gift shops, traditional sweet shops, coffee shops and two pubs which are ‘The Red Lion’ and ‘The Greswolde Arms’ and just off the High Street there is a Toby Carvery to enjoy tour Sunday lunch. Everything is within walking distance and there is a real sense of community within this sought after village.