FLAT 1
CROFT HOUSE, 21A, STATION ROAD, SOLIHULL, KNOWLE, WEST MIDLANDS B93 0HL
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Floor area
41 m²
Council tax band
A
Last sold
£200,000 Mar 2026
Local average
£221,167 (-0.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (25,433 of 33,755)
Street crime
43 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Beautifully Presented Throughout
- Central Knowle Location
- Open Plan Living / Dining / Kitchen
- Modern Shower Room
- Potential Buy to Let Investment
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Located within walking distance to Knowle High Street and the village centre, this beautifully presented one bedroom ground floor apartment is available to purchase with no onward chain. The accommodation is presented in ready to move into condition and provides potential buyers with:- living room being open plan to the kitchen area, one double bedroom, modern shower room and an allocated parking space.
The property would also be a suitable investment property and could be rented out for approximately £950 PCM.
PROPERTY LOCATION
Knowle is a conveniently located and delightful village set on the edge of open countryside, with its period charm, half-timbered buildings and is the home to a historic Parish Church. Knowle contains a wide range of interesting shops, restaurants, plus it is home to an excellent junior and infant school and secondary school, Arden Academy (regarded as a leading state school in the UK). Sporting facilities located nearby consist of the Copt Heath Golf Club and the Old Silhillians Rugby Club as well as numerous private gyms. Knowle borders onto the village of Dorridge, which has its own station with links to Birmingham and London. A few minutes' drive away is the nearby town of Solihull, which offers its own excellent state and private schools, Touchwood shopping centre, which houses many shops, restaurants, bars, cinema and John Lewis department store. Knowle village is well placed to access the M42 and M40 motorways, which then provides links to the M1, M6 and M5, enabling travel to Birmingham, Coventry and London. Resorts World and Arena, Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International Train Station are also within easy access from Knowle village.
EPC Rating: C
Listed by
Knowle
Xact Homes
Reference: 163426286
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
34% since 2015
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 20/03/2026 (4 months ago) | £200,000 | +34.2% |
| Sold | 01/05/2015 (11 years ago) | £149,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 ST JOHNS CLOSE, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0NN | £235,000 | 11/03/2025 | Flat |
| 69 ST JOHNS CLOSE, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0NN | £235,000 | 11/03/2025 | Flat |
| 17 ST JOHNS CLOSE, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0NN | £238,000 | 30/11/2023 | Flat |
| 122 ST JOHNS CLOSE, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0NH | £220,000 | 04/08/2023 | Flat |
| 1660A HIGH STREET, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0LY | £180,000 | 09/06/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 9 STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0HL | £472,000 | 25/04/2023 | Terraced |
| ELEANOR LODGE, 24 APARTMENT 14 STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0JN | £220,636 | 23/12/2022 | Flat |
| ELEANOR LODGE, 24 APARTMENT 8 STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0JN | £264,764 | 23/12/2022 | Flat |
| ELEANOR LODGE, 24 APARTMENT 1 STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0JN | £220,636 | 23/12/2022 | Flat |
| 53 ST JOHNS CLOSE, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0NN | £232,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat |
| 125 ST JOHNS CLOSE, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0NL | £255,000 | 25/11/2022 | Flat |
| 71 ST JOHNS CLOSE, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0NN | £162,000 | 18/11/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 31 - 33 STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0HL | £446,000 | 26/09/2022 | Other |
| ELEANOR LODGE, 24 APARTMENT 6 STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0JN | £349,950 | 16/08/2022 | Flat |
| 120 ST JOHNS CLOSE, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0NH | £200,000 | 08/07/2022 | Flat |
| ELEANOR LODGE, 24 APARTMENT 29 STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0JN | £364,950 | 30/06/2022 | Flat |
| ELEANOR LODGE, 24 APARTMENT 11 STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0JN | £514,950 | 30/06/2022 | Flat |
| ELEANOR LODGE, 24 APARTMENT 9 STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0JN | £510,950 | 30/06/2022 | Flat |
| ELEANOR LODGE, 24 APARTMENT 21 STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0JN | £364,950 | 24/06/2022 | Flat |
| Same street CROFT HOUSE, 21A FLAT 2 STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0HL | £120,000 | 31/05/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 29B STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0HL | £525,000 | 25/05/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 25A STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0HL | £515,000 | 11/05/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 25 STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0HL | £500,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 29A STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0HL | £515,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 25B STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0HL | £500,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 27A STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0HL | £515,000 | 27/04/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 27B STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0HL | £520,000 | 27/04/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 27 STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0HL | £499,000 | 12/04/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 29 STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0HL | £510,000 | 01/04/2022 | Terraced |
| ELEANOR LODGE, 24 APARTMENT 12 STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0JN | £517,950 | 25/02/2022 | Flat |
| ELEANOR LODGE, 24 APARTMENT 23 STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0JN | £492,950 | 11/02/2022 | Flat |
| ELEANOR LODGE, 24 APARTMENT 15 STATION ROAD, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 0JN | £358,353 | 28/01/2022 | Flat |
Street average: £469,750 (12 sales)
Area average: £306,902 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Solihull. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.
Company ownership
Registered legal owner is a company.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Solihull. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Solihull.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Solihull: £698/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
21 Station Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Simon Paul | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | David Aitchison | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Station Rd / Knowle Green Terminus | 0.0 miles |
| Train station | Dorridge | 1.3 miles |
| Train station | Widney Manor | 1.8 miles |
| Hospital | Brian Oliver Centre | 5.9 miles |
| University | Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies | 7.2 miles |
| University | University of Birmingham School of Dentistry | 8.7 miles |
| Hospital | St Michaels | 9.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total incidents | 43 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arden | Secondary | 0.2 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2022 |
| Knowle Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 29 Nov 2023 |
| St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 2 May 2024 |
| Dorridge Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Good — 26 Sep 2023 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 1-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).