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Meriden

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 42 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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Meriden Population

12,703

Population density

245.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

18.03(-53%)

Vehicle crime

6.38(-3%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.17(-42%)

Anti-social behaviour

4.01(-65%)

Burglary

3.46(-15%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

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

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

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 136 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Meriden area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £1,925,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	60	£629,750	£409,000	£538,750	£812,500	£1,160,750
Flats	22	£168,725	£105,000	£123,500	£209,500	£289,873
Semi-Detached	37	£390,000	£230,000	£320,000	£440,000	£559,400
Terraced	17	£299,999	£117,400	£280,000	£332,500	£432,000

10 years median price trend in Meriden

All postcodes in Meriden

CV77JD

Meer Stones Road

CV77NA

Kittermaster Road

CV77NX

Sunnyside Close

CV77PJ

Balsall Street

CV77TF

Arden Close

CV77FY

Sunnyside Lane

CV77RP

Floyd Grove

CV81PW

Meer End Road

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail