Postcode CV7 7EN 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 average crime levels, with around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Balsall Common is £76,881 per year. The nearest station is Berkswell, about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Lavender Hall Park.
Balsall Common has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,845 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.
Balsall Common has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 177 ft away from CV7 7EN.
Balsall Common near CV7 7EN 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Berkswell | N/A | Walking directions to Berkswell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lavender Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Lavender Hall Park |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £391 per square foot) in Meriden area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 78 | £551,250 | £402 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £381,000 | £377 |
| Terraced | 9 | £320,000 | £302 |
| Flats | 13 | £173,500 | £310 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £565,000 | £115,000 | £335,000 | £220,000 |
| 2017 | £522,500 | £186,500 | £340,000 | £268,000 |
| 2018 | £510,475 | £178,450 | £350,000 | £257,500 |
| 2019 | £475,000 | £159,000 | £330,000 | £287,500 |
| 2020 | £515,000 | £200,000 | £345,000 | £260,000 |
| 2021 | £550,000 | £218,000 | £381,000 | £307,500 |
| 2022 | £602,500 | £175,000 | £390,000 | £318,500 |
| 2023 | £625,000 | £118,000 | £355,500 | £301,500 |
| 2024 | £568,000 | £166,500 | £388,000 | £320,000 |
| 2025 | £620,000 | £173,000 | £390,000 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £540,000 | £177,500 | £333,750 | £322,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £330 | £232 | £342 | £230 |
| 2017 | £330 | £290 | £313 | £278 |
| 2018 | £329 | £335 | £314 | £282 |
| 2019 | £334 | £258 | £318 | £332 |
| 2020 | £356 | £302 | £317 | £313 |
| 2021 | £355 | £306 | £337 | £348 |
| 2022 | £391 | £296 | £373 | £350 |
| 2023 | £390 | £240 | £355 | £364 |
| 2024 | £390 | £284 | £378 | £363 |
| 2025 | £396 | £287 | £377 | £372 |
| 2026 | £404 | £310 | £347 | £289 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV7 7EN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | 1, Brickyard Close, Coventry, CV7 7EN | Flats | Leasehold | £239,950 | |
| 09 Feb 2026 | Balsall Common Medical Centre, 1, Ashley Drive, Coventry, CV7 7RW | Other | Leasehold | £87,875 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 224, Station Road, Coventry, CV7 7EE | Detached | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 268, Station Road, Coventry, CV7 7EE | Detached | Freehold | £1,175,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 204, Station Road, Coventry, CV7 7EE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 |
In the CV7 7EN postcode area, located within Balsall Common, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV7 7EN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 213 Station Road, Balsall Common, CV7 7FE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 184 Station Road, Balsall Common, CV7 7FD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 343 Kenilworth Road, Balsall Common, CV7 7DL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Little Waitrose | Kenilworth Road, Solihull, CV7 7DN | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Solihull district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CV7 7EN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tony Dicicco
Meriden - Elected 2 May 2024
Saqib Bhatti
Meriden and Solihull East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CV7 7EN records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and shoplifting.
The median sale price around CV7 7EN in Balsall Common is £465,000 (about £391 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to CV7 7EN, including Heart of England School (Good) and Balsall Common Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CV7 7EN is Berkswell, about 231 m away.
CV7 7EN scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,845 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Meriden and Solihull East covering CV7 7EN is Saqib Bhatti (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tony Dicicco (Conservative and Unionist Party).