Postcode CV7 7RA 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 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Balsall Common is £56,700 per year. The nearest station is Berkswell located about 0.2 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 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.3% 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 of residents in Balsall Common is £56,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CV7 7RA.
Balsall Common near CV7 7RA 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Lavender Hall Lane Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Lavender Hall Lane Open Space |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 74 | £620,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £167,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £307,500 |
10 year median price trend in Meriden
In the CV7 7RA 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 7RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 213 Station Road, Balsall Common, CV7 7FE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 107 Kenilworth Road, Solihull, CV7 7EU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.