Postcode report
CV7 7YX Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CV7 7YX: area rating, property, schools and local change
CV7 7YX is a postcode in Meriden, Solihull, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CV7 7YX, then scores the surrounding small area 40/100 - bottom 21% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CV7 7YX are property market signals and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CV7 7YX is based on Coventry 009 Census 2021. It covers 7,356 residents, 6,270 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 30, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 41% owner-occupied, 37% privately rented, 20% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near CV7 7YX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CV7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £330k from 97 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CV7 7YX can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 5 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CV7 7YX by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CV7 7YX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CV7 7YX
Is CV7 7YX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 40/100 (bottom 21% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CV7 7YX?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CV7 7YX?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CV7 7YX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CV7 7YX?
LocaleIQ matched CV7 7YX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CV7 7YX?
The latest median sold price is £330k based on 97 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CV7 7YX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.