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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 34 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
34
Deprivation level
1/10
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
5.08(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.48(-61%)
Shoplifting
4.11(-53%)
Other theft
3.39(-41%)
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 102 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Balsall Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £1,925,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Balsall Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£625,000
Flats21£167,500
Semi-Detached27£395,000
Terraced9£315,000

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

CV77AQ

Balsall Street

CV77DW

Clive Road

CV77EP

Hathaway Close

CV77QB

Dale Meadow Close

CV77QR

Stoneton Crescent

CV77QW

Wilton Road

CV77AP

Balsall Street

CV77FE

Station Road

CV77RE

Grovefield Crescent

CV77BB

Spencers Lane

CV77GJ

Waste Lane

CV77PP

Elm Grove

CV77RB

Burberry Grove

CV77UP

Ashley Way

CV77DH

Hodgetts Lane

CV77EA

Holly Lane

CV77QL

Sear Hills Close

CV77SL

Back Lane

CV77UN

Shortfield Close

CV77AU

Speedwell Drive

CV77DB

Benton Green Lane

CV77GE

Meeting House Lane

CV77PA

Rushton Close

B920LU

Kenilworth Road

CV77EQ

Chapel Drive

CV77LH

Cornets End Lane

CV77SF

Kerly Close

CV49GP

Duggins Lane

CV77DF

Hodgetts Lane

CV77BL

Lavender Hall Lane

CV77PZ

Bradley Croft

CV77GU

Byfield Place

CV77GW

Windmill Lane

B920LP

Kenilworth Road

CV49TG

Lant Close

CV77EN

Brickyard Close

CV77FG

Station Road

B920LN

Kenilworth Road

B920LR

Kenilworth Road

B920LW

Kenilworth Road

CV77ED

Laurels Crescent

CV77RF

Eborne Croft

B920LQ

Marsh Lane

CV77SR

Albany Lane

CV77BY

Spencers Lane

CV77EF

Station Road

B920LJ

Marsh House Farm Lane

CV77DD

Tanners Lane

CV77DR

Leveson Crescent

CV77PS

Oxhayes Close

CV77BG

Meriden Road

CV77BS

Wootton Lane

CV77GN

Blythe Avenue

CV77PY

Drybrooks Close

CV77FP

Frog Lane

CV81QA

Hob Lane

CV77DQ

Kenilworth Road

CV77BD

Baulk Lane

CV77QN

Asbury Road

CV77QF

Kemps Green Road

B920LG

Marsh Lane

CV77DA

Tanners Lane

CV77PH

Shenstone Drive

CV77DE

Nailcote Lane

CV77FJ

Priors Close

CV77QA

Ash Furlong Close

CV77RR

Huddesford Drive

CV77SE

The Paddocks

CV77BZ

Spencers Lane

CV77EJ

Green Lane

CV77PQ

Coplow Close

CV77DT

Kenilworth Road

CV77FL

Station Road

CV77FT

Balsall Street East

CV77DN

Kenilworth Road

CV77GX

Hob Lane

CV77ES

Kenilworth Road

CV77QU

Foxes Way

CV77FB

Kenilworth Road

CV77FF

Station Road

CV77GY

Windmill Lane

CV77LG

Cornets End Lane

CV77DP

Elmwood Close

CV77GB

Barretts Lane

CV77SZ

Wellfield Close

CV77EL

Kenilworth Road

CV77NY

Arden Close

CV77JD

Meer Stones Road

CV77NX

Sunnyside Close

CV77PJ

Balsall Street

CV77FY

Sunnyside Lane

CV77RP

Floyd Grove

CV77FZ

Sunnyside Close

B920FF

Harpers Gate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.