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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

CV77DJ

Kenilworth Close

B920LU

Kenilworth Road

CV77UQ

Gorton Croft

CV77RN

Watson Way

CV77GR

Kelsey Lane

CV77QZ

Welsh Road

CV81QA

Hob Lane

CV77BF

Hawthorn Drive

CV77FU

Gipsy Close

CV77ED

Laurels Crescent

CV77DG

Hodgetts Lane

CV77JF

Kenilworth Road

B920LW

Kenilworth Road

CV77FT

Balsall Street East

CV77FN

Station Road

CV77AH

Ferndale Road

CV77AP

Balsall Street

CV77BS

Wootton Lane

CV77QR

Stoneton Crescent

CV77GT

Kelsey Lane

CV77DD

Tanners Lane

CV77UN

Shortfield Close

CV77BP

Park Lane

CV77AX

Benton Green Lane

CV77PU

Tudor Close

CV77NX

Sunnyside Close

CV77DX

Kenilworth Road

CV77EG

Station Road

CV77BX

Truggist Lane

CV77GZ

Windmill Lane

CV49BN

Eagle Drive

CV77QD

Finford Croft

CV77JD

Meer Stones Road

CV77BH

Back Lane

CV77FQ

Balsall Street East

CV77PY

Drybrooks Close

CV77PX

Newhouse Croft

CV77BD

Baulk Lane

CV77DA

Tanners Lane

CV77EX

Kenilworth Road

CV77SZ

Wellfield Close

CV77UP

Ashley Way

CV77SH

Meriden Road

CV77UH

Glebe Way

CV77PJ

Balsall Street

CV77EH

Dockers Close

CV77FG

Station Road

CV77QP

Tidmarsh Close

B920LP

Kenilworth Road

CV77GD

Meeting House Lane

CV77FP

Frog Lane

CV77PH

Shenstone Drive

CV77GQ

Runnymede Drive

CV49GP

Duggins Lane

CV77GF

Waste Lane

CV77GX

Hob Lane

CV77ES

Kenilworth Road

B920LQ

Marsh Lane

CV77FB

Kenilworth Road

CV77BY

Spencers Lane

CV77BW

Truggist Lane

CV77SF

Kerly Close

CV77LG

Cornets End Lane

CV77DE

Nailcote Lane

CV77RS

Birch Grove

CV77GU

Byfield Place

CV77LH

Cornets End Lane

CV77JB

Drovers Close

CV77EU

Kenilworth Road

CV77DB

Benton Green Lane

CV77BL

Lavender Hall Lane

CV77AJ

Greenbank Road

CV77EF

Station Road

CV77AB

Needlers End Lane

CV77GS

Kelsey Lane

CV77QJ

Bracebridge Close

CV77DN

Kenilworth Road

CV77BN

Lavender Hall Lane

CV81QL

Kenilworth Road

CV77PR

Whitnash Close

CV77PZ

Bradley Croft

CV77DL

Kenilworth Road

CV77EE

Station Road

CV77PN

Dunchurch Close

CV77RD

Hawkswood Drive

CV77QS

Stoneton Crescent

CV77EJ

Green Lane

CV77FS

Balsall Street East

CV77FD

Station Road

CV77SL

Back Lane

CV77GH

Waste Lane

CV77FW

Gipsy Lane

CV77RW

Hallmeadow Road

CV77GE

Meeting House Lane

Data Sources

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