B91Solihull

Solihull Town Centre & Surrounds

Solihull Town Centre & Surrounds investment guide. Average gross yield 3.2%, landlord's market rental demand.

3.2%avg gross yield

£403kavg sold price (467 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

3.2%

-1.6% vs Solihull avg (4.8%)

Average Asking Price

£402,908

high confidence (467 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,265

2-bed · 3-bed £1,670 · 6.7% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£373

City avg £286/sqft · 87 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in B91

1-bed

£1,115

per month

6.9% yield

2-bed

£1,265

per month

6.7% yield

3-bed

£1,670

per month

4.7% yield

4-bed

£2,509

per month

5.7% yield

Ownership mix

B91 vs UK average · 20,851 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Owner-occupier stronghold: 47% owned outright (14pp higher than the UK average of 33%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

46.5%(UK 32.9%)

+13.6pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

33.7%(UK 29.7%)

+4.0pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

14.4%(UK 20.3%)

-5.9pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

5.4%(UK 17.1%)

-11.7pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in B91

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Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	6.2%	£302,412	£1,564
Semi-detached →	4.8%	£459,458	£1,830
Detached →	3.6%	£692,500	£2,066
Flat →	8.0%	£212,895	£1,417

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About Solihull Town Centre & Surrounds (B91, Solihull)

B91 attracts investors seeking steady rental income in an established residential area with reliable tenant demand. The landlord's market conditions and consistent gross yields of 3.2% provide predictable returns, particularly for smaller unit investors targeting the strong 1-bed and 2-bed rental segments.

The tenant demographic leans towards young professionals and small households, evidenced by peak yields in 1-bed (6.9%) and 2-bed (6.7%) properties. Larger family homes command lower yields (3-bed at 4.7%), suggesting less rental demand for properties above two bedrooms and a market better suited to BTL investors focusing on compact units.

Investors should note the significant yield compression in 3+ bed properties, which may indicate longer void periods or tenant acquisition challenges for family homes. While the area offers stable demand, market saturation in smaller units and competitive pricing around £403k average ask suggest margins are tighter than in emerging postcodes.

Sold Price Trend - B91

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-3.5% over 2 years

Flip Activity - B91

Same-property resales within 18 months, last 24 months

No flips meeting our 15% uplift threshold recorded in B91 over the last 24 months.

Planning & Licensing - B91

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Solihull. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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