Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall
Solihull 017 · 4 sub-areas · 7,370 residents
Solihull 017 is a settled, largely owner-occupied pocket of Solihull, home to around 7,370 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,050 a month — slightly below the national two-bed median — and the area skews noticeably older than the Solihull average, with nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. It's a quiet, suburban stretch with strong car dependency and easy reach of Birmingham.
Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall is a mid-density neighbourhood of Solihull in the West Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,258 a month for a typical home.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall in Solihull
Living in Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden & Temple Balsall
This part of Solihull reads like a classic outer suburb — predominantly owner-occupied, low-rise, and quiet. Around 77% of homes here are owned outright or with a mortgage, which is well above the national norm and sets the tone: this is a place where people put down roots rather than pass through. Renters make up a small share of the market, and private lettings account for just over one in ten homes.
On rent, it sits in comfortable territory. A two-bedroom property runs around £1,050 a month, which is roughly in line with the UK median and considerably cheaper than comparable suburban districts near London. One-beds come in around £843 and three-beds around £1,240. That said, the rent-to-take-home ratio here is close to 49% for a typical resident salary of around £36,700 a year — so while absolute rents look moderate, they still stretch local incomes.
The age profile is the most striking feature. Nearly a quarter of residents are 65 or older, and the 50–64 bracket adds another 23.5%. That's an unusually mature population by any measure, with under-35s making up less than a third of the neighbourhood. Families with children are present — around 19% of households are couples with children — but this isn't a place dominated by young professionals or first-time renters.
Practically speaking, the nearest rail station is roughly 2.9 km away, so most people drive. Nearly half of residents commute by car, and over 42% work from home at least part of the time. Birmingham is reachable in around 51 minutes by public transport. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Solihull 017 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, stable suburban neighbourhood — low crime, mostly owner-occupied, and well away from urban noise. It suits people who want calm and space rather than nightlife or a buzzing high street. The trade-off is limited public transport and a fairly mature, settled demographic that won't suit everyone.
- What is the rent in Solihull 017?
- A one-bedroom typically costs around £843 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,050, and a three-bedroom around £1,240. Rents grew just 1% over the past year — one of the slower increases in the area. The private rental market is small, so availability is limited.
- Is Solihull 017 safe?
- Yes, by national standards. The crime rate here is around 47 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — well below the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's one of the more settled and low-crime parts of the West Midlands, consistent with its older, owner-occupied character.
- What's the commute from Solihull 017 to Birmingham city centre?
- By public transport it's around 51 minutes to Birmingham. Most residents here drive rather than use public transport — only about 2.5% commute by public transport — and over 42% work from home at least part of the time. The nearest rail station is roughly 2.9 km away.
- Who lives in Solihull 017?
- Predominantly older, settled homeowners. Nearly a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and the area is around 77% owner-occupied. It's not a typical renter neighbourhood — private lets account for just over 10% of homes. Degree-holders make up over 41% of the population, suggesting a professional background even among those now retired.
- What schools are near Solihull 017?
- There are six schools within typical catchment distance. Around 58% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 8.1 km away. It's worth mapping specific catchment boundaries before choosing an address if school quality is a priority.