Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

BARSTON LANE, CV7 7BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARSTON LANE, CV7 7BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

305

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CV7 7BU 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CV7 7BU spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CV7 7BU is a mixed residential area on Barston Lane, 0.8km from Balsall Street in Solihull. Administratively it sits within Meriden ward and the Meriden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for CV7 7BU are sourced from Output Area E00051399 (shared with 17 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 7BU. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Oakes Farm Shop, Oakes Farm0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Berkswell2.3 km
  • Hampton-In-Arden4.2 km
  • Tile Hill5.6 km