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Living in Meriden: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Meriden scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Meriden places 9th of 14 in the CV7 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Meriden sits 37 points above the CV7 district figure of 50/100. Safety (80) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (4), lifestyle (14), schools (19) and transport (24). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CV7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 104 crimes

↑ 51% above national average

Vehicle crime 28 crimes

↑ 181% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Drugs 12 crimes

↑ 76% above national average

Burglary 11 crimes

↑ 51% above national average

other 27 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Fairfield Rise 22 crimes
2 Showell Lane 17 crimes
3 Alspath Road 16 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 7.7 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³

Green Space 28

Parks Adequate 2

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses Adequate 2

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 4 within 4km

1Good

Meriden Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsSolihull Hospital5.2 mi

University Hospital Coventry8 mi

University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire8.1 mi

Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi

Routine referral (median)9 wks

Treated within 18 weeks69.4%

A&E seen within 4 hrs64.2%

Nearest GP surgeryHampton Surgery2.7 mi

GP capacity1,148 patients per GP

0dentists1pharmacy

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

Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%

available across Solihull

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

95.2%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

95.2%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate53.6%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed53.6%Unemployed2%Retired31.4%Student3.7%Other inactive9.4%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial46.8%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary21.2%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%

Home ownership73.9%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Hampton-in-Arden 2.4 mi

Berkswell 2.8 mi

Tile Hill 3.5 mi

J6 M42 2.9 mi

J6 M42 3 mi

J3A M6 3 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2

Retail Shopping Some 5

Takeaways Some 1

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	£425,000	18

5-year monthly trend

All

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Meriden a nice place to live?

Meriden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Meriden is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Meriden?

Meriden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 196 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Meriden?

Among the top-rated schools in Meriden is Meriden Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Meriden in total.

What are house prices like in Meriden?

The current median house price in Meriden is £425,000, around 49% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%.

Meriden in context

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Postcode districts in Meriden

CV7 45 ⇄

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