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About

Meriden ward is located in the northern part of Solihull, covering a mix of urban and rural areas. It includes the villages of Chelmsley Wood, Fordbridge, and Kingshurst, which feature residential estates, local shops, and community facilities. The ward also extends into more open countryside, with green spaces and farmland contributing to its character.

Transport links in Meriden ward are well-served by major roads like the M42 and A45, providing connections to Birmingham and Coventry. The area has several schools, parks, and leisure centres, catering to families and residents. While parts of the ward are densely populated, others retain a quieter, semi-rural feel, offering a contrast within the same locality.

Area overview

On average Meriden has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Meriden is £54,492 per year. There are 5 schools in Meriden: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Meriden Population
12,703
Population density
245.4 per km²

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

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 154 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 in Meriden area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £3,250,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Meriden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached74£620,000
Flats21£167,500
Semi-Detached41£390,000
Terraced18£307,500

10 years median price trend in Meriden

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

All postcodes in Meriden

CV77AR

Balsall Street

CV77TF

Arden Close

CV77FY

Rushton Close

CV77HU

Becks Lane

CV77JD

Kenilworth Road

CV77NA

Kittermaster Road

CV77NX

Sunnyside Close

CV77PJ

Balsall Street

CV77RP

Floyd Grove

CV81PW

Meer End Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.