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Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall

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About

The Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall area in Solihull is a mix of rural and suburban landscapes. Meriden, historically known as the geographic centre of England, features open countryside and woodland, with walking trails like the Heart of England Way. Hampton-in-Arden is a village with strong transport links, including a railway station connecting to Birmingham and London. Temple Balsall, a smaller settlement, is home to historic buildings like the medieval St. Mary’s Church and the remains of a Knights Templar preceptory.

The area retains a village feel, with local amenities such as pubs, schools, and independent shops. Agriculture still plays a role, with farmland surrounding the settlements. The proximity to Birmingham and Coventry makes it a commuter hub, while the green spaces provide a quieter alternative to urban living. The mix of history, countryside, and connectivity defines the character of the area.

Area overview

On average Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall is £50,800 per year. There are 6 schools in Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall Population
7,345
Population density
155.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,428
87.54%
Indian
209
2.85%
Other White
132
1.8%
Pakistani
106
1.44%
Irish
102
1.39%
Total population: 7,343

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,324
42.44%
Owns with a mortgage
1,067
34.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
269
8.62%
Social rents from council
204
6.54%
Other social rented
161
5.16%
Total households: 3,120

Property prices in Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £427,500 in Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,000 up to £3,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall 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 Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£646,000
Flats8£217,500
Semi-Detached16£362,500
Terraced18£282,750

10 years median price trend in Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall.

All postcodes in Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall

CV59QQ

Olympus Close

CV77HP

Harvest Hill Lane

CV77NS

Alspath Road

CV81PY

Bree's Lane

B920AS

Bellemere Road

B920JU

Barston Lane

CV77AF

Balsall Street

CV77AY

Benton Green Lane

CV77LZ

Archery Road

CV77QQ

St Laurence Close

CV77SA

Fillongley Road

CV81NW

Balsall Street

CV81PU

Kenilworth Road

B920BJ

Station Road

B920EW

Marsh Lane

CV59AG

Coventry Road

CV77JG

Lodge Green Lane

B920EJ

Coventry Road

CV59QW

Thebes Close

CV77BU

Balsall Street

CV77JA

Harvest Hill Lane

CV77JX

Fillongley Road

CV77LJ

Cornets End Lane

CV77NL

Glovers Close

CV77SQ

Becks Grove

B920AZ

Engine Mews

B930ED

Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall

CV77BE

Blind Lane

CV77JS

Hampton Lane

CV77NR

Alspath Road

CV77SU

Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall

B920HG

Coventry Road

CV77JQ

Fillongley Road

CV77PW

Centenary Drive

CV77AE

Needlers End Lane

CV77LP

The Croft

CV77NB

Maxstoke Close

CV77NU

Becks Lane

B920AT

Belle Vue Terrace

B920BS

Diddington Lane

B920HE

Old Station Road

B920EN

Diddington Lane

B920JE

Eastcote Lane

B920JR

Barston Lane

B930DW

Thistlewood Grove

CV59AT

Albert Road

CV77BT

Balsall Street

CV77JJ

Harvest Hill Lane

CV77PE

Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall

CV81PT

Birmingham Road

CV81QE

Oakley

B920AW

Peace Court

B920AX

Fentham Road

B920AY

Butchers Road

B920BD

Fentham Close

B920BW

Hampton Green

B920DQ

Shadowbrook Lane

CV77NJ

Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall

CV77NP

The Croft

CV81RS

Long Brook Lane

B920AB

Butchers Road

B920AR

Belle Vue Terrace

B920BG

Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall

B920BQ

Nesfield Grove

B920BT

Meriden Road

CV81TF

Oakley

B920AA

Butchers Road

B920BH

Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall

B920EX

Eastcote Lane

B930DZ

Bakers Lane

CV77BJ

Church Lane

CV77JP

Eaves Green Lane

CV77NH

Berkswell Road

B920AE

High Street

B920EY

Old Station Road

B930EA

Bakers Lane

B930BQ

Oldwich Lane West

B930BU

Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall

CV59QL

Luxor Lane

CV77BA

Coventry Road

CV77HT

Kinwalsey Lane

CV77LY

Fillongley Road

B930BG

Arbour Tree Lane

CV77ST

Shirley Gardens

CV77HZ

Showell Lane

CV77LU

Alspath Road

CV77EB

Holly Lane

CV77LD

Back Lane

CV77LE

Back Lane

CV77SN

Jubilee Close

B920AG

Elm Tree Rise

B920AH

Marsh Lane

B920DD

Fentham Green

B930FN

Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall

B930BW

Wheeler Close

B930EB

Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall

CV77NQ

The Croft

CV77NW

Waterfall Close

CV77PF

Centenary Drive

B920DY

Coventry Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.