Postcode CV7 7EL is located in a rural town, within the Meriden ward of Solihull in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Balsall Common area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Balsall Common is £76,881 per year. The nearest station is Berkswell located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Lavender Hall Park.
Balsall Common has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,065 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
Balsall Common has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Balsall Common is £76,881 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 108 ft away from CV7 7EL.
Balsall Common near CV7 7EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Berkswell located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Berkswell | N/A | Walking directions to Berkswell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lavender Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Lavender Hall Park |
| 0.2 mi | Lavender Hall Lane Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Lavender Hall Lane Open Space |
Based on 139 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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 60 | £629,750 |
| Flats | 23 | £167,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £295,500 |
10 year median price trend in Meriden
In the CV7 7EL postcode area, located within Balsall Common, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV7 7EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 213 Station Road, Balsall Common, CV7 7FE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 184 Station Road, Balsall Common, CV7 7FD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Little Waitrose | Kenilworth Road, Solihull, CV7 7DN | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 343 Kenilworth Road, Balsall Common, CV7 7DL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 107 Kenilworth Road, Solihull, CV7 7EU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Solihull district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.