Local Guide

Flat rent and house rent in Solihull is equally as desirable as Edgbaston, but offers very different benefits. Solihull is one of the most prosperous and affluent towns in the Midlands, avoiding both the impact of the industrial revolution and the damage of World War II. House rent in Solihull is predominantly in semi-detached, detached and town houses, with modern, Victorian and older character buildings. On the whole Solihull is a very upmarket area in which to rent. Nearly three quarters of Solihull is defined as Green Belt - with an abundance of parks and public open spaces - very much living up to Solihull's motto 'Urbs in Rure; 'the town in the country'.

If you are looking to rent in a historic town, Solihull is ideal. It was founded in medieval times as a market town, and to this day there remain timber framed Tudor houses and shops, Solihull School dating back to 1560 and St. Alphege Church founded in about 1220. The High Street contains many historic structures, including the building of the Ramada Jarvis Hotel which dates from the 16th century and the Manor House from 1495.

With a population of approximately 205,600, there is a great range of activities for those who rent in Solihull. There are many high-quality shops, including a John Lewis in the acclaimed Touchwood complex, and a pedestrianised High Street. There are also a number of parks and leisure facilities, including two sports centres and variety of clubs, the best known of which are the semi-professional football team and Birmingham and Solihull RFC (formerly Pertemps Bees). To rent in Solihull means national events are on your doorstep in the world famous National Exhibition Centre.

House rent in Solihull is great for families. In addition to all the benefits described above, those looking to rent a house in Solihull will benefit from the excellent educational facilities. Solihull was awarded £80 million pounds to invest in six schools in December 2004, and has been reaping the benefits ever since. There is also the Sixth Form College, Solihull and Solihull College, as well as five universities within 25km. The previously mentioned Solihull School is an excellent and historic private school, immediately accessible to all those who rent in Solihull.

Commuters will find flat rent and house rent in Solihull to be very appealing. Solihull is approximately 20 minutes from Birmingham, at the centre of an air, road and rail network that joins every part of the United Kingdom, Europe and the world. Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International Station (on the less than 1.5 hours London to Birmingham route) as well as Solihull Station provide quick and comfortable links across the country. All are within 5 minutes of Solihull town centre. Solihull is just two miles away from Junctions 4 & 5 of the M42, which runs from north to south through the Borough, linking at the northern boundaries of Solihull with the M6 and just outside the southern boundaries with the M40. These prime motorways lead to every major region of the country.

So if you wish to live in a sophisticated, historic town, with easy access to all the facilities one could wish for, rent Solihull!

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