Town Pop. 6,616

Living in Balsall Common: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Balsall Common comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 66/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the B92 postcode district.

It scores 12 points below the B92 postcode district as a whole, which averages 64/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91) and economic health (80). Schools (19), healthcare (25) and lifestyle (25) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the B92 postcode district.

52
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Balsall Common scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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B92 0AA B92 7AA B92 8AA B92 9AA B92 CV7

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 134 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Vehicle crime 60 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Shoplifting 43 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 106 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 70 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 28 crimes
  3. 3 Kenilworth Road 25 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 34
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
19
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Heart of England SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Balsall Common Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsSolihull Hospital4.1 mi
Warwick Hospital6.6 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,077 patients per GP
0dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
74
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across Solihull
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 153 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.3%Student4.1%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.8%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary13.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.3%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership82.9%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
66
Council tax Solihull · 2026-27
A £1,465
B £1,709
C £1,953
D £2,197
E £2,685
F £3,173
G £3,662
H £4,394
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
39
Berkswell 0.4 mi
Tile Hill 2.3 mi
Hampton-in-Arden 3.2 mi
J5A M42 3.5 mi
J5 M42 3.9 mi
J6 M42 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 11
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £479,750 48
Detached £595,000 27
Semi-detached £415,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Flat
£128k £312k £500k £684k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Burton Green 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Fen End 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Eastcote 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Meriden 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hampton in Arden 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Millison's Wood 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Catherine-de-Barnes 59 4.1 mi away ⇄
Knowle and Dorridge 65 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kenilworth 60 4.8 mi away ⇄
Kingswood (Warwick) 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Corley Moor 38 5.3 mi away ⇄
Lapworth 47 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Balsall Common a nice place to live?

Balsall Common is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Balsall Common is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Balsall Common?

Balsall Common is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 406 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Balsall Common?

Among the top-rated schools in Balsall Common are Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Heart of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Balsall Common in total.

What are house prices like in Balsall Common?

The current median house price in Balsall Common is £479,750, around 68% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £595,000, semi-detached £415,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 48 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Balsall Common in context

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Postcode districts in Balsall Common

B92 64 ⇄
CV7 45 ⇄

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