Market outlook for B92
Key indicators for buyers
The B92 market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-6.0%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 9.3x in 2020 to 7.8x today.
Price trends
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Prices by property type
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Solihull area
A home in Solihull costs 7.8x the local median salary — moderate, improving from a peak of 9.3x in 2020.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Solihull area
Average monthly rent in Solihull is £1,254, up 0.8% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Solihull price of £311,001 with a 25% deposit (£78k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,227 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses B92 avg. price with Solihull rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,227) are £27 less than renting (£1,254). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £78k — it would take around 8 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
78, FENTHAM ROAD, HAMPTON IN ARDEN B92 0AY | Terraced | £315,000 | 30 Jan 2026 |
85, FALLOWFIELD ROAD B92 9HQ | Semi-detached | £375,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
27, MERRYFIELD CLOSE B92 9PW | Flat/Maisonette | £167,508 | 23 Jan 2026 |
21, GLENCROFT ROAD B92 9BB | Other | £282,500 | 23 Jan 2026 |
95, WICHNOR ROAD B92 7QA | Semi-detached | £280,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
34, ARUNDEL CRESCENT B92 8RG | Terraced | £310,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
26, HANSON GROVE B92 7QB | Semi-detached |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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