Knowle is a largely residential ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, sitting on the edge of the West Midlands conurbation but still retaining a compact village feel. Its conservation area around the high street contains a mix of timber‑framed and Georgian buildings, and the ward benefits from easy access to central Birmingham and the motorway network via the nearby M42.
Locally the area is known for an active community, independent shops, pubs and good schools, making it popular with commuters and families; light industry and offices sit on the fringes rather than dominating the landscape. Recreational green spaces and proximity to transport hubs such as Birmingham Airport add to its appeal while its historic core preserves a distinctly village character within a suburban borough.
Postcode districts covering Knowle
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Coventry 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Wolverhampton 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Dudley 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Walsall 17.1 miles27.6 km
- West Bromwich 15.1 miles24.2 km
- Solihull 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Sutton Coldfield 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Worcester 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 10.2 miles16.3 km
- Nuneaton 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Redditch 10.4 miles16.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Knowle and Dorridge Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Chadwick End Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Barston Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Eastcote Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Dorridge and Hockley Heath Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Baddesley Clinton Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Balsall Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Kingswood Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Fen End Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Catherine-de-Barnes Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Lapworth Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Balsall Common Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Knowle
B93 9LL, B93 0DX, B93 9DW, B93 9ER, B91 3HH, B93 3HY, B93 0DW, B93 9DY, B93 0HY … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 5.1 miles8.2 km
- East Midlands Airport 35.2 miles56.7 km
- Dorridge Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Widney Manor Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
Hotels in Knowle Ad
- The King's Arms by Innkeeper's Collection 4
- Greswolde Arms Hotel by Greene King Inns 3
- The Forest Hotel 4
Schools in Knowle
- Arden Secondary
- Knowle C of E Primary Academy Primary
- Springfield House Community Special School Special
Local points of interest
- Elmdon Hall Country house 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Birmingham NEC Museum 5 miles8 km
- National Exhibition Centre Stadium 5 miles8 km
- Millisons Wood Forest 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Pinley Priory Historic site 6.5 miles10.5 km
- University of Warwick University 6.8 miles11 km
- Stoneleigh Abbey Historic site 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Warwick Racecourse Recreation 8.8 miles14.1 km
- St Andrew's Stadium 8.9 miles14.3 km
- St Johns Museum 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Belgrade Theatre Theatre 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Blackdown Hill Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km