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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

CV77QX

Kemps Green Road

CV77LU

Alspath Road

CV77EX

Kenilworth Road

CV77SR

Albany Lane

CV59AS

Albert Road

CV77JQ

Fillongley Road

CV77UG

Greenfield Avenue

CV77FL

Station Road

CV77DJ

Kenilworth Close

CV77HW

Harvest Hill Lane

Data Sources

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