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Balsall Common, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Balsall Common is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 7,039. Elevation: 407 ft (124 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,039 Population 80/sq mi density
407 ft Elevation 124 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
36.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$59,558 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,558 median income, 5.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$426,049 home value, $1,489/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Balsall Common

Balsall Common

Balsall Common is a large village in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands, England. It is situated 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Kenilworth, 7 miles (11 km) west of central Coventry, 7.5 miles (12.1 km) east of Solihull and 14 miles (23 km) to the southeast of Birmingham.

People

Population7,039
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density80/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,558
Per Capita$59,558
Unemployment5.3%

Housing

C+
Home Value$426,049
Rent$1,489
Ownership73.0%
Housing Units2,816

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain36.8 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation407 ft (124 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+51.6%

Community

Population7,039
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Coordinates52.3919°, -1.6504°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.8 inches (933 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.0 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$59,558
Median Age43.2 years

About Balsall Common

Balsall Common is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 7,039. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet (124 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Balsall Common has a population of 7,039 with a density of 80 people per square mile, spread across 88.3 square miles. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly Asian (12.6%), with 4% White, 1.4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.5% of residents. 3.4% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

7,039
Total Population
80
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above United Kingdom avg
88.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.5%
20% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 5.5%

Social Characteristics

Balsall Common vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Balsall Common is $59,558, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,558 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,145, 20% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 641 business establishments. 36.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Balsall Common vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$59,558
21% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$59,558
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)641

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.0%
Public Transit5.4%
Work from Home36.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Balsall Common is $426,049, 51% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,489 (28% above the national average of $1,163). 73.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,816 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$426,049
51% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,489
28% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.0%
Owner-Occupied73.0%
Renter-Occupied27.0%
Housing Units2,816

Property Tax

Climate in Balsall Common

Balsall Common has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 695 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 65.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 40.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 49.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 56.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 54.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 57.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 55.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 58.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 60.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 61.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 63.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 71.0
Balsall Common experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Area88.3 sq mi (228.6 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates52.3919°N, 1.6504°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 37 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 143 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 91 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 143 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 127 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 74 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 13 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 73 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 88 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 127 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 123 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 42 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 89 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 86 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 125 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 134 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 72 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 117 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Balsall Common has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.9").

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35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5% above the national average of 33.7%. 51.6% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.4%
5% above United Kingdom avg
High School+51.6%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density80/sq mi
Total Area88.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.0%
Public Transit5.4%
Work from Home36.1%

Schools in Balsall Common

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Balsall Common Primary School
Heart of England School
Burton Green Church of England Academy
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Radio Stations near Balsall Common

38 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC World Service news, talk MP3 56 kbps
LBC UK news talk, talk AAC 48 kbps
Smooth Radio easy listening, smooth AAC 48 kbps
BBC World Service (128k) news, talk UNKNOWN
Greatest Hits Radio AAC+ 48 kbps
Capital XTRA MP3 128 kbps
LBC London (National stream) news, talk MP3 48 kbps
Capital XTRA MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Radio (Suffolk) adult contemporary, chill AAC 48 kbps
BritAsia Radio MP3 320 kbps
Flashback Radio 00s, 90s AAC 128 kbps
Box UK Radio MP3 128 kbps
Genesis Radio Birmingham MP3 128 kbps
Fosse 107 80s, 90s AAC 80 kbps
101.8 WCR FM MP3 128 kbps
Selecta Radio UK 2tone, punk MP3 192 kbps
HypeDem Reggae Radio MP3 128 kbps
Burton Radio MP3 128 kbps
GRB 70's, reggae MP3 192 kbps
Raiders Radio dnb, drum and bass AAC 128 kbps
LASER558 MP3 128 kbps
Hits Radio Coventry AAC+ 47 kbps
BBC CWR UNKNOWN
Apocalypse Radio dance, dj remix AAC+ 320 kbps
Brumside Radio MP3 128 kbps
Heart FM (Birmingham) AAC 48 kbps
Skylab Radio MP3
SOULPOWER-RADIO.COM funk, jazz MP3 192 kbps
RocknationFm aor / slow rock / soft rock (adult-orientated rock e.g. the eagles.), blues rock MP3 128 kbps
SYNK Radio dance, drum and bass MP3
Radio Horton MP3 128 kbps
SYNK Radio Rap hip-hop, rap MP3
Ambur Radio MP3 128 kbps
Coalville Public Radio variety MP3
NREW Radio ambient groove, background MP3 192 kbps
Vibe 1 classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
RocknationFmuk blues, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Groovy MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Balsall Common

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
2 Tone Music Museum Village
Aston Hall
Aston Hall
Back To Backs
Back To Backs
Bedworth Heritage Centre
Blakesley Hall
Blakesley Hall
Bosworth Field Visitor Centre
British Motor Museum
Collections Centre
Coventry Transport Museum
Coventry Watch Museum
Gun Barrell Proof House
Gun Barrell Proof House
Henley-in-Arden Heritage Centre
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Islamic Exhibition Experience
Islamic Exhibition Experience
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum
Market Hall Warwickshire Museum
Meter Room Project Space & Studios
Middleton Hall
Midland Air Museum
National Motorcycle Museum
North Warwickshire Museum and Community Hub
Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery
Roman Alcester Museum
Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
RSC Costume Workshop
Sarehole Mill
Sarehole Mill
Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall
St John's House
Stratford Armouries
The Barn Museum
The MAD (Mechanical Art and Design) Museum
The Museum of Country Bygones
The Museum of The Queen’s Royal Hussars
The Shakespeare Centre
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Transport Museum Wythall
Tudor World
Village Museum
Warwickshire Yeomanry Museum
West Midlands Police Museum
West Midlands Police Museum

Libraries in Balsall Common

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Acocks Green Public Library0.0
Al-Hijrah Library0.0
Alcester Town Library0.0
Aston Library & Aston Learning Centre0.0
Balsall Common Library0.0
Balsall Heath Library0.0
Bell Green Library0.0
Boldmere Library0.0
Bulkington Library & Information Centre0.0
Caludon Library0.0
Canley Community Library0.0
Castle Bromwich Library0.0
Castle Vale Library0.0
Chelmsley Wood Library0.0
Chester House0.0
Coleshill Library0.0
Coundon Library0.0
Coventry University Lanchester Library0.0
Dickens Heath Library0.0
Druids Heath Community Library & Neighbourhood Centre0.0
Earlsdon Library0.0
Erdington Library0.0
Fentham Library0.0
Finham Community Library0.0
Foleshill Community Library0.0
Glebe Farm Public Library0.0
Hall Green Public Library0.0
Harbury Library0.0
Henley Community Library0.0
Hobs Moat Library0.0
Jubilee Crescent Community Library0.0
Kenilworth Library0.0
Keresley Library & Information Centre0.0
Kings Heath Library0.0
Kingsbury Library & Information Centre0.0
Kingshurst Library0.0
Kingstanding Library0.0
Leamington Library0.0
Library0.0
Lillington Library0.0
Market Bosworth Library0.0
Marston Green Public Library0.0
Mere Green Library0.0
Meriden Library0.0
Nuneaton Library0.0
Olton Public Library0.0
Perry Common Library0.0
Shard End Library0.0
Sheldon Library0.0
Shenstone Community Library and Coffee Shop0.0
Shirley Library0.0
Small Heath Library0.0
Solihull Library & Arts Complex0.0
South Yardley Library0.0
Sparkhill Library0.0
Stoke Community Library0.0
Stratford Library0.0
Streetly Library0.0
Studley Community Library0.0
Sutton Coldfield Library0.0
Tamworth Library0.0
Tile Hill Library0.0
Walmley Library & Community Hall0.0
Ward End Public Library0.0
Warwick Library0.0
Warwick University Library0.0
Warwick University Library0.0
Warwickshire Library & Information Service0.0
Water Orton Library0.0
Wellesbourne LIbrary0.0
Whitnash Library0.0
Wythall Community Library0.0
Yardley Wood Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Balsall Common

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bedworth Market
Birmingham Indoor Market
Boundary Sports
Boundary Sports
Chelmsley Wood Car Boot Market (Tuesday/Friday)
Deemas Fashion
Digbeth Arts Market
Digbeth Arts Market
Indoor Market
Indoor Market
Kings Heath Farmers' Market
Kings Heath Farmers' Market
Lea Marston Car Boot Market (Weekends/ Bank Holidays)
Market Place
Maypole Car Boot Sale
Maypole Car Boot Sale
Moseley Farmers' Market
Moseley Farmers' Market
Red Brick Market
St Editha's Square
The Ring Open Market
Wellesbourne Market
Wood's Mini Market

Hotels in Balsall Common

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Haigs Hotel
Nailcote Hall
Premier Inn

Restaurants in Balsall Common

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bengal Brasserie
Cafe Tamarinds
La Stalla
Masala Club

Cafes in Balsall Common

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Lavender Hall Fishery Cafe
Monica’s Bakes
Oakes Farm

Dentists in Balsall Common

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balsall Common Dental Practice

Train Stations in Balsall Common

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Berkswell

Gas Stations in Balsall Common

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sainsbury's
Shell

Golf Courses in Balsall Common

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nailcote Hall

Breweries in Balsall Common

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
ABC Brewery
ABC Brewery
Beer Geek
Beer Geek
Blue Bell Brew House
Byatt's Brewery
Byatt's Brewery
Church End Brewery
Halton Turner Brewing Company
Halton Turner Brewing Company
Merry Miner Brewery
Purity Brewing Company
Sperrin Brewey
The Slaughterhouse Brewery
Twisted Barrel Brewery and Tap House
Twisted Barrel Brewery and Tap House

Stadiums & Teams in Balsall Common

TeamLeagueDivision
St. Andrew's
Villa Park

Ski Resorts Near Balsall Common

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Balsall Common

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham AirportBHXLarge Airport
East Midlands AirportEMALarge Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
Nottingham City AirportNQTMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF CosfordMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
Abbots Bromley AirfieldSmall Airport
Arden Heath Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Aston Down AirfieldSmall Airport
Baileys Fram AirstripSmall Airport
Bankwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Baxterley AerodromeSmall Airport
Bericote Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bernwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Berrow AirstripSmall Airport
Bicester AirfieldSmall Airport
Bidford AirfieldSmall Airport
Bitteswell Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brine Pits Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Brook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bruntingthorpe AerodromeSmall Airport
Butterfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Buttermilk Hall FarmSmall Airport
Calcot AirfieldSmall Airport
Calton Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Camp Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chalgrove AirfieldSmall Airport
Claybrooke Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Colliers Elm Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cornbury House AirstripSmall Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Cottage Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Croft Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Croughton Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crumpton Oaks Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Darley Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Derby AirfieldSmall Airport
Drayton St Leonard AirfieldSmall Airport
Enstone AerodromeSmall Airport
Field Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Finmere AerodromeSmall Airport
Fisherwick AirfieldSmall Airport
Glebe Farm (Sibson) AirstripSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grangewood AirstripSmall Airport
Green Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Balsall Common

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Balsall Common Post Office

Treatment Centers in Balsall Common

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aston Kidney Treatment Centre
Coventry North Community Mental Health Team
Randox Health
Solihull CAMHS
Tranquility Clinic
View to the Womb

Churches & Religious Organizations in Balsall Common

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Balsall Common Methodist Church
Blessed Robert Grissold
St. Peter's

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balsall Common

What is the population of Balsall Common?

Balsall Common has a population of 7,039 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 88.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Balsall Common expensive to live in?

The median household income is $59,558, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $426,049 (51% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,489 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Balsall Common?

Balsall Common has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches, with 8.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Balsall Common?

The unemployment rate in Balsall Common is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,145. There are 641 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Balsall Common?

The median home value in Balsall Common is $426,049. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,489. The homeownership rate is 73.0%.

How are the schools in Balsall Common?

35.4% of adults in Balsall Common hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 51.6% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Balsall Common?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Balsall Common is 4% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 12.6% Asian. 94.5% of residents speak only English at home. 3.4% of the population are military veterans. 5.0% of residents have a disability.

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