Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

MERIDEN ROAD, CV7 7BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERIDEN ROAD, CV7 7BG.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 56,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CV7 7BG 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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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CV7 7BG's low deprivation rank, 69% ownership, and £223k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 9.4% year-on-year.

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

CV7 7BG is a sought-after residential area on Meriden Road, 0.6km from Berkswell in Solihull. Administratively it sits within Meriden ward and the Meriden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CV7, CV7 7BG offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 69% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £223k, down 9.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CV7 7BG are sourced from Output Area E00051411 (shared with 27 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 7BG. 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

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 183,500

7 sales · Mean £ 179,071

Detached

£ 687,500

4 sales · Mean £ 705,000

Terraced

£ 621,000

2 sales · Mean £ 621,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

CV7 7BG has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and robbery. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1
Robbery1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good233 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Store & Stove Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Berkswell1.9 km
  • Hampton-In-Arden3.9 km
  • Tile Hill4.2 km