Strong on safety

This public area guide compares Meriden in Solihull using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.

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Is Meriden a good place to live?

Meriden may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range and schools are around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Solihull below.

For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.

Meriden at a glance

Crime rate
Local result 11.45 per 1,000 people
National comparison
Strong 76th percentile
House prices
Local result £450,832
National comparison
Higher prices 83rd percentile
Schools
Local result 52nd percentile
National comparison
Middle
Flood risk
Local result 50th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Transport
Local result 41st percentile
National comparison
Middle

Best fit and trade-offs

May suit

  • People prioritising lower crime

Watch out for

  • House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally

The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.

Crime rate in Meriden

Crime rate

Crime rate

11.45 per 1,000 people

Percentile

76th percentile nationally

Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.

House prices in Meriden

House prices

Average sold price

£450,832

Percentile

83rd percentile nationally

House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.

Schools in Meriden

Schools

52nd percentile nationally

Flood risk in Meriden

Flood risk

50th percentile nationally

Transport in Meriden

Transport

41st percentile nationally

What the full report adds

This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.

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FAQs

Is Meriden a good place to live?

Meriden may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range and schools are around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

Is Meriden safe?

Meriden ranks in the 76th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.

What are house prices like in Meriden?

The average sold price is £450,832, with house prices in the 83rd percentile nationally.

How are schools in Meriden?

Schools rank in the 52nd percentile nationally for this public profile.

What neighbourhoods are near Meriden?

Nearby public profiles include Bickenhill South East in Solihull and Dorridge and Hockley Heath in Solihull.