Postcode Analysis Solihull, West Midlands

BENTON GREEN LANE, CV7 7DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTON GREEN LANE, CV7 7DB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

460

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 56,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CV7 7DB 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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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CV7 7DB's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £497k 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 4.8% year-on-year.

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

CV7 7DB is a sought-after residential area on Benton Green Lane, 0.4km from Reeves Green in Solihull. Administratively it sits within Meriden ward and the Meriden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CV7, CV7 7DB offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 80% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £497k, down 4.8% 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 7DB are sourced from Output Area E00051412 (shared with 11 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 7DB. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.4%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 468,725

6 sales · Mean £ 441,275

Detached

£ 340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 340,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CV7 7DB has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tile Hill1.7 km
  • Berkswell1.9 km
  • Canley4.7 km