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About

Balsall Common is a large village located in the metropolitan borough of Solihull, positioned between the larger centres of Coventry and Solihull itself. The area is primarily residential, characterised by housing developments from various eras, alongside local shopping parades serving the community. Its location provides direct access to the surrounding West Midlands countryside and major road links like the A45.

The village retains a distinct centre around the crossroads of Station Road and Kenilworth Road. A notable feature is the presence of the Birmingham and Warwickshire railway line, which bisects the settlement, with the level crossing forming a regular focal point of local activity. Areas of farmland and open space, such as Balsall Street Park, are integrated within the built environment.

Area overview

On average Balsall Common has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Balsall Common is £76,881 per year. There are 2 schools in Balsall Common: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Balsall Common is home to around 8,265 people, with a population density of about 360.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Balsall Common Population
8,265
Population density
360.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.55(-65%)
Vehicle crime
4.72(-27%)
Shoplifting
4.36(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.27(-55%)
Public order
3.15(-48%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,269
87.96%
Indian
315
3.81%
Other White
172
2.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
91
1.1%
Irish
78
0.94%
Total population: 8,264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,172
46.7%
Level 3 (A level)
1,052
15.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
871
12.82%
No qualifications
797
11.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
475
6.99%
Total 16+ residents: 6,793

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,588
47.54%
Owns with a mortgage
1,222
36.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
320
9.58%
Social rents from council
74
2.22%
Other social rented
64
1.92%
Total households: 3,340

Property prices in Balsall Common

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Balsall Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Balsall Common in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Balsall Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached49£545,000£4,320
Flats15£173,000£2,860
Semi-Detached24£405,000£4,144
Terraced5£320,000£3,962

10 years median price trend in Balsall Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balsall Common.

All postcodes in Balsall Common

CV77RF

Eborne Croft

CV77HB

Kenilworth Road

CV77PQ

Coplow Close

CV77DF

Hodgetts Lane

CV77FL

Station Road

CV77EP

Hathaway Close

CV77GW

Windmill Lane

CV77RR

Huddesford Drive

CV77AA

Needlers End Lane

CV77QT

Childs Oak Close

CV77QN

Asbury Road

CV77RG

Wilmot Close

CV77QY

Meriden

CV77US

Whitehead Grove

B920LH

Bradnocks Marsh Lane

CV77GN

Blythe Avenue

CV77DS

Cedarwood Drive

CV77GA

Beverley Close

CV77GG

Waste Lane

CV77FY

Sunnyside Lane

CV77UT

Michael Blanning Place

CV77NZ

Burleigh Close

CV77QF

Kemps Green Road

CV77UG

Greenfield Avenue

CV77JH

Balsall Street East

CV77AN

Fernhill Lane

B920LR

Kenilworth Road

CV77DZ

Alder Lane

CV77QA

Ash Furlong Close

CV77RT

Meadow Rise

B920LX

Kenilworth Road

CV77EW

Kenilworth Road

CV77FZ

Sunnyside Close

CV77QH

Chattaway Drive

CV77GP

Sedgemere Grove

CV77RP

Floyd Grove

CV77DY

Kenilworth Road

CV77RX

Huggins Close

CV77EN

Brickyard Close

CV77FE

Station Road

CV77DW

Clive Road

CV77BG

Meriden Road

CV77UB

Winsford Close

CV77FA

Welby Gate

CV77QG

Stoneton Crescent

CV77AQ

Balsall Street

CV77FF

Station Road

CV77BQ

Wootton Green Lane

CV77NY

Arden Close

CV77GY

Windmill Lane

CV77SD

Turnpike Close

CV77BB

Spencers Lane

CV77GB

Barretts Lane

CV77DT

Kenilworth Road

CV77RY

Old Waste Lane

CV77EQ

Chapel Drive

CV49TG

Lant Close

B920FF

Harpers Gate

CV77SE

The Paddocks

B920LG

Marsh Lane

CV77GL

Kelsey Lane

CV77QU

Foxes Way

CV77PG

Shenstone Drive

CV77FR

Balsall Street East

CV77QW

Wilton Road

CV77PS

Oxhayes Close

CV77EA

Holly Lane

CV77RE

Grovefield Crescent

B920LJ

Marsh House Farm Lane

CV77RB

Burberry Grove

CV77DU

Malvern Road

B920LL

Bradnocks Marsh Lane

CV77LF

Cornets End Lane

CV77DQ

Kenilworth Road

CV77EL

Kenilworth Road

CV77HD

Kenilworth Road

CV77UR

Finch Croft

CV77FJ

Priors Close

CV77ER

Kenilworth Road

CV77DH

Hodgetts Lane

CV77SR

Albany Lane

CV77QX

Kemps Green Road

CV77EY

Kenilworth Road

CV77GJ

Waste Lane

CV77QL

Sear Hills Close

CV77RA

Riddings Hill

CV77BZ

Spencers Lane

B920LN

Kenilworth Road

CV77DR

Leveson Crescent

CV77FX

Meeting House Lane

CV77DP

Elmwood Close

CV77EZ

Wootton Green Lane

CV77PP

Elm Grove

CV77AU

Speedwell Drive

CV77RZ

Kenilworth Road

B920LS

Kenilworth Road

CV77PA

Rushton Close

CV77UL

Dengate Drive

CV77QB

Dale Meadow Close

CV77QE

Kemps Green Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.