Portway Close Solihull
36 addresses across 2 postcodes (B91), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35005297.
- Sales: 51 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £207,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 9, D: 10, E: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band F; Band D in Solihull costs £2,197 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Solihull, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 141 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 36 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is GPS Healthcare, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £207,000 | £207,000 | £207,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £219,400 | £202,000 | £236,800 |
| 2021 | 1 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £186,000 | £186,000 | £186,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £189,950 | £189,950 | £189,950 |
| 2018 | 2 | £181,875 | £178,500 | £185,250 |
| 2017 | 4 | £175,625 | £175,000 | £379,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £300,000 | £170,000 | £430,000 |
| 2015 | 3 | £350,000 | £345,051 | £382,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £142,500 | £139,950 | £145,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2007 | 3 | £177,250 | £154,000 | £182,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2024 | FLAT 5, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £207,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Oct 2023 | FLAT 6, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £225,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Aug 2022 | FLAT 11, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £236,800 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jul 2022 | FLAT 10, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £202,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jun 2021 | FLAT 18, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £190,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Jan 2021 | 1 B91 3LW | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2020 | FLAT 15, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £186,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Aug 2019 | FLAT 4, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £189,950 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Dec 2018 | FLAT 11, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £185,250 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Oct 2018 | FLAT 6, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £178,500 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Dec 2017 | FLAT 4, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Nov 2017 | FLAT 3, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £175,250 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Oct 2017 | 7 B91 3LW | Detached | £379,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2017 | FLAT 12, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £176,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Dec 2016 | 10 B91 3LW | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2016 | FLAT 18, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Mar 2016 | 7 B91 3LW | Detached | £380,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Sep 2015 | 12 B91 3LW | Detached | £382,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2015 | 11 B91 3LW | Detached | £345,051 | |
| 16 Mar 2015 | 1 B91 3LW | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2014 | FLAT 12, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £142,500 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Sep 2014 | FLAT 8, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £139,950 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 2014 | FLAT 6, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Apr 2013 | 14 B91 3LW | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2007 | FLAT 5, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £182,950 | Leasehold. |
| 18 May 2007 | FLAT 2, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £154,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Mar 2007 | FLAT 17, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Semi-detached | £177,250 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Oct 2006 | FLAT 14, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Sep 2006 | FLAT 15, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £187,950 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Feb 2006 | 2 B91 3LW | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2006 | FLAT 1, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £146,500 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Oct 2005 | FLAT 12, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £153,500 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jun 2005 | FLAT 12, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Mar 2005 | FLAT 15, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Oct 2004 | FLAT 5, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Sep 2004 | FLAT 2, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Jul 2004 | FLAT 16, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £142,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jan 2004 | FLAT 3, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £139,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jan 2004 | FLAT 6, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £134,950 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Oct 2002 | FLAT 18, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2001 | 12 B91 3LW | Detached | £183,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2001 | FLAT 13, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £98,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Aug 2001 | FLAT 11, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £95,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Dec 2000 | FLAT 15, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £88,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Aug 1999 | FLAT 3, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £67,500 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jun 1998 | FLAT 13, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £63,500 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Apr 1997 | 4 B91 3LW | Detached | £103,000 | |
| 6 Dec 1996 | FLAT 15, LOUISE COURT B91 3LN | Flat or maisonette | £45,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Sep 1996 | 10 B91 3LW | Detached | £99,500 | |
| 6 Oct 1995 | 4 B91 3LW | Detached | £75,000 |
Energy performance certificates
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: Flat (16); House, detached (9). Built: 1950-1966 (12); 1967-1975 (10); 1976-1982 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (18); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
- 1, Portway Close
- 2, Portway Close
- 8, Portway Close
- 10, Portway Close
- 11, Portway Close
- 14, Portway Close
- Flat 1 Louise Court, Portway Close
- Flat 3 Louise Court, Portway Close
- Flat 4 Louise Court, Portway Close
- Flat 8 Louise Court, Portway Close
- Flat 12 Louise Court, Portway Close
- Flat 14, Louise Court, Portway Close
- Flat 16 Louise Court, Portway Close
- Flat 18 Louise Court, Portway Close
Council tax
What each band costs in Solihull in 2026-27: Band D £2,197 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,465 | £1,709 | £1,953 | £2,197 | £2,686 | £3,174 | £3,662 | £4,395 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band F (29% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 69-71 Cranmore Road, Shirley B90 4PU: up to 6 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- 118 (Longmore Nursing Home), Longmore Road, Shirley B90 3EE: up to 8 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 141 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B91 3LN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B91 3LW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Solihull 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Widney Manor 346,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Shirley 315,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northdown Road Blossomfield | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Solihull Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Airport Parking Choices | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest GPS Healthcare | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asterwell Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blossomfield House | 250 m |
| Hospital | Solihull Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-Op - Longmore Road, Shirley Cashzone | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 2,110 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hillfield Park 31 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 8,000 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pow Grove | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Cut Throat Coppice | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Palmers Rough | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Brown's Coppice | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Bill's Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Olton Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 35 | 36 | 36 |
1 of the street's 36 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Solihull: see them on the Solihull page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranmore Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 190 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Widney Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alderbrook School | Secondary | 11–18 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Shirley Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull | Secondary | 11–18 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Solihull College & University Centre | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sharmans Cross Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Woodlands Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranmore Little Acorns B90 4SA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Cranmore Infant School B90 4SA | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Brew/Twenty Three B90 4RZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Ale Hub Limited B90 3ER | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Co-Operative Supermarket B90 3ES | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Solihull Academy B90 4LE | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Widney Junior School B91 3LQ | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| New House B90 3ER | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Loyds Spice B90 3ER | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| AIS - Wilson Vale Catering B90 4LF | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Farmfoods - Canteens (Ambient And Chilled) B90 4NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Learners Cafe B90 4LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Portway Close (6); On or near Ravenswood Drive South (6); On or near Northland Road (5); On or near Exhall Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Northland Road · Ravenswood Drive South · Widney Lane · Exhall Close · Clifton Crescent · Emscote Green · Ravenswood Drive · Northdown Road · Cranmore Drive · Clinton Grove · Longmore Road · Marshall Lake Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.