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.
BALSALL STREET, CV7 7AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALSALL STREET, CV7 7AR.
362
42
£ 50,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Balsall Common Primary School
Heart of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Oakes Farm Shop, Oakes Farm0.3 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CV77AR · Data under Open Government Licence