CV7 7AY is a safe, established residential area on Benton Green Lane, 0.1km from Benton Green 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. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.
Census 2021 statistics for CV7 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00051410 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENTON GREEN LANE, CV7 7AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTON GREEN LANE, CV7 7AY.
323
47
£ 50,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV7 7AY 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CV7 7AY's low deprivation rank, 68% ownership, and £1.1M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV7 7AY. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 815,000
2 sales · Mean £ 815,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CV7 7AY has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Berkswell1.9 km
- Tile Hill2.6 km
- Canley5.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CV77AY · Data under Open Government Licence