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About

The Meriden ward is located in the far north of the Solihull borough, bordering Birmingham and Coventry. Its landscape is predominantly rural, characterised by farmland, woodland, and the historic Meriden Park. The settlement of Meriden village forms a central hub, with the area also encompassing the communities of Hampton-in-Arden and Balsall Common. This creates a distinct mix of a traditional village core surrounded by more dispersed residential developments.

The geography is defined by its position on the Meriden Gap, a tract of green belt land separating the West Midlands conurbations. The village green, with its historic timber-framed buildings and the 14th-century St. Laurence's Church, anchors the area. A central monument on the green commemorates Meriden's former claim as the traditional centre of England, a nod to its historical significance within the national road network.

Area overview

On average Meriden has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Meriden is £72,377 per year. There are 5 schools in Meriden: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Meriden is home to around 12,703 people, with a population density of about 245.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Meriden Population
12,703
Population density
245.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.05(-51%)
Vehicle crime
6.06(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.54(-51%)
Shoplifting
2.91(-67%)
Public order
2.68(-56%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,189
88.1%
Indian
429
3.38%
Other White
253
1.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
137
1.08%
Irish
136
1.07%
Total population: 12,701

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,510
43.09%
Level 3 (A level)
1,624
15.52%
No qualifications
1,464
13.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,367
13.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
775
7.4%
Total 16+ residents: 10,466

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,423
46.23%
Owns with a mortgage
1,794
34.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
474
9.04%
Social rents from council
228
4.35%
Other social rented
183
3.49%
Total households: 5,241

Property prices in Meriden

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 in Meriden area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Meriden 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 Meriden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached76£551,250£4,324
Flats16£169,000£2,860
Semi-Detached38£380,500£3,986
Terraced9£320,000£3,962

10 years median price trend in Meriden

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

All postcodes in Meriden

CV49BN

Eagle Drive

CV77GZ

Windmill Lane

CV77SG

Letitia Avenue

CV77DL

Kenilworth Road

CV77GJ

Waste Lane

CV77FU

Gipsy Close

CV77AU

Speedwell Drive

CV77AA

Needlers End Lane

CV77GB

Barretts Lane

CV77RU

Hampton Grange

CV77QU

Foxes Way

CV77UQ

Gorton Croft

CV77NZ

Burleigh Close

CV77DU

Malvern Road

CV77EJ

Green Lane

CV77QD

Finford Croft

CV81QA

Hob Lane

CV77RT

Meadow Rise

CV77JL

Eaves Green Lane

CV77NQ

The Croft

CV77UH

Glebe Way

CV77JJ

Showell Lane

B920LS

Kenilworth Road

CV77QN

Asbury Road

CV77JN

Eaves Green Lane

CV77JP

Old Road

CV77UA

Saracen Drive

CV77NL

Main Road

CV77JG

Lodge Green Lane

CV77EA

Holly Lane

CV77HT

Kinwalsey Lane

CV77DA

Tanners Lane

CV77LX

Fillongley Road

CV77FQ

Balsall Street East

CV77FT

Balsall Street East

CV77NS

Arden Close

CV77QH

Chattaway Drive

B920LD

Barston Lane

CV77LY

Highfield

CV77SE

The Paddocks

CV77SS

Beaufoy Close

CV77BJ

Church Lane

CV77AQ

Balsall Street

CV59QN

Armarna Drive

CV77QT

Childs Oak Close

CV77HU

Fillongley Road

CV77LR

Whichcote Avenue

B920LH

Bradnocks Marsh Lane

CV77FS

Balsall Street East

CV77SL

Back Lane

CV77DN

Kenilworth Road

CV77QW

Wilton Road

CV77ED

Laurels Crescent

CV77QB

Dale Meadow Close

CV77RN

Watson Way

CV77RY

Old Waste Lane

CV77JF

Kenilworth Road

CV49GP

Duggins Lane

CV77JB

Drovers Close

CV77UR

Finch Croft

CV77PS

Oxhayes Close

CV77PX

Newhouse Croft

CV77QR

Stoneton Crescent

CV77LQ

Leys Lane

CV77QS

Stoneton Crescent

CV77US

Whitehead Grove

CV77BA

Pound Close

CV77NG

Main Road

CV77AZ

Coventry Road

CV77DS

Cedarwood Drive

CV77BN

Lavender Hall Lane

CV77QE

Kemps Green Road

CV81PX

Table Oak Lane

CV77QF

Kemps Green Road

CV77LW

Fillongley Road

CV81NR

Oldwich Lane East

CV77PB

Glovers Close

CV77QL

Sear Hills Close

CV77QA

Ash Furlong Close

CV77RR

Huddesford Drive

CV77BH

Back Lane

CV77BL

Lavender Hall Lane

CV77GQ

Runnymede Drive

CV77DG

Hodgetts Lane

CV59QW

Thebes Close

B920LP

Kenilworth Road

CV77DH

Hodgetts Lane

CV77GF

Waste Lane

CV77JA

Harvest Hill Lane

CV77DT

Kenilworth Road

CV81NW

Fen End Road

CV77BU

Barston Lane

CV77GA

Beverley Close

CV77FJ

Priors Close

CV77BG

Meriden Road

CV81NU

Fernhill Lane

CV77RE

Grovefield Crescent

CV77SZ

Wellfield Close

CV77EZ

Wootton Green Lane

CV77DD

Tanners Lane

Data Sources

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