Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

BALSALL STREET, CV7 7AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALSALL STREET, CV7 7AR.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CV7 7AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CV7 7AR combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£542k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 13.9% year-on-year.

home £542,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CV7 7AR is a safe, established residential area on Balsall Street, 0.1km from Balsall Street in Solihull. Administratively it sits within Meriden ward and the Meriden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £542k, up 13.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CV7 7AR are sourced from Output Area E00051394 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV7 7AR. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

7 sales · Mean £ 414,457

Detached

£ 787,500

4 sales · Mean £ 771,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CV7 7AR has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Balsall Common Primary School

Outstanding713 pupils1.3 km
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Heart of England School

Good1257 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Oakes Farm Shop, Oakes Farm0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Willow House Bed And Breakfast0.5 km
  • G & G Bed And Breakfast0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Berkswell1.9 km
  • Hampton-In-Arden4.9 km
  • Tile Hill5.1 km