Estate & Letting Agents in Knowle

Name: Knowle
Brand: Oakmans
Rating: 5 (289 reviews)

342-344 Stratford Rd, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3DW
0121 468 3234

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Estate & Letting Agents in Knowle

Are you searching for trusted local estate agents in Knowle? Oakmans can help with property sales, lettings and property management across Knowle and the surrounding Birmingham areas.

Our experienced local team combines expert property knowledge with professional photography, cinematic videography and social media marketing to give your property maximum exposure. With over 100k followers across our social media platforms, we help properties reach more potential buyers and tenants.

Whether you are looking to sell, let, buy or rent in Knowle, our dedicated teams provide a personalised and straightforward service, helping make every stage of your property journey as stress-free as possible.

Food and drink

Knowle has an excellent food and drink scene for a village of its size, with independent cafés, long-established restaurants and popular national names concentrated around the High Street.

Fantastic Eateries

Ellora – A long-established Indian restaurant on Knowle High Street, serving traditional Indian cuisine in a contemporary setting.
Cheals – An elegant restaurant specialising in beautifully presented modern British dishes, tasting menus and special occasion dining.
Giggling Squid – A vibrant Thai restaurant offering curries, noodles, sharing dishes and Thai tapas in a colourful setting.
Elderberry Blacks Café – An independent village café serving breakfast, brunch and lunch from a characterful historic building on the High Street.
Toby Carvery Knowle – A popular family-friendly restaurant on Warwick Road, best known for its traditional roast dinners and carvery.

Shopping

Knowle has a particularly strong shopping scene, with boutiques, specialist food shops and everyday essentials concentrated around its historic High Street.

Shops for The Essentials

Tesco Superstore – A large supermarket in the village centre providing groceries, household products and everyday essentials.
1683 Chocolate Place – An independent artisan chocolatier producing handmade chocolates, gift boxes and seasonal treats in Knowle.
Carly’s – An independent gift shop on the High Street offering home accessories, gifts and decorative pieces.
Bread Collection – A traditional artisan bakery producing speciality breads, cakes and pastries alongside its café and bistro.

Nature and outdoors

Knowle benefits from plenty of green space, countryside walks and waterside routes, making it easy to enjoy the outdoors without travelling far from the village centre.

Local Nature and Greenspaces

Knowle Park – A Green Flag park in the heart of the village with large open spaces, a pond, play facilities, tennis courts and a Local Nature Reserve.
Knowle Locks and the Grand Union Canal – A scenic stretch of canal featuring a flight of five locks, with towpath walks through the countryside surrounding Knowle.
Jobs Close Local Nature Reserve – Part of Knowle Park, featuring meadowland and habitats managed to encourage local wildlife and wildflowers.
Dorridge Park and Wood – A nearby Local Nature Reserve combining open parkland with established woodland and walking routes.

Schools

Knowle and the surrounding B93 area offer a good choice of primary and secondary education, with several schools within the village or neighbouring Dorridge and Bentley Heath.

Local Schools

Knowle Church of England Primary Academy – A primary school serving families within Knowle and the surrounding area.
Arden Academy – A secondary school and sixth form based on Station Road in Knowle.
Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School – A nearby primary school serving Bentley Heath and the surrounding B93 area.
Dorridge Primary School – A primary school located in neighbouring Dorridge and within easy reach of Knowle.

Transport

Knowle is particularly well connected, providing straightforward routes towards Solihull and Birmingham while remaining close to the Warwickshire countryside.

By Car

The A4141 Warwick Road runs through Knowle and provides convenient access towards Solihull, while the nearby M42 connects the village with Birmingham, the wider West Midlands and the national motorway network. Junction 5 of the M42 is only a short drive from the village.

By Public Transport

Regular bus services connect Knowle with Solihull and surrounding communities. Dorridge railway station is also nearby, providing rail connections towards Birmingham and other destinations, making Knowle a practical location for commuters.

Local features and attractions

One of Knowle’s biggest advantages is its position close to some excellent countryside, historic properties and attractions, particularly around the Warwickshire villages to the south and east.

Things To Do

National Trust, Baddesley Clinton – A beautiful moated manor house surrounded by gardens, woodland and countryside, located just outside Knowle.
National Trust, Packwood House – A National Trust property known for its historic house, gardens, parkland and distinctive collection of yew trees.
Knowle Locks – A picturesque flight of five locks on the Grand Union Canal and a popular starting point for waterside walks through the local countryside.
Knowle High Street – The historic heart of the village, lined with independent shops, cafés, restaurants and attractive period buildings that give Knowle much of its character.