Solihull: population and statistics
Solihull has a population of 221,449 (2025) across 178.3 km², or 1,242 people per km². It ranks 101 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +4.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 221,449 residents
- 178.3 km²
- 1,242 people/km²
Solihull in numbers
Population of Solihull over time
Solihull had 211,697 residents in 2015 and 221,449 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 216,432 |
| 2021 | 216,677 |
| 2022 | 217,722 |
| 2023 | 219,303 |
| 2024 | 220,299 |
| 2025 | 221,449 |
All indicators for Solihull
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Solihull | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.5% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 149 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.4% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 68 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Solihull | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 96,210 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 94 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 19.2% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 280 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 15.2% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 221 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 89,482 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 93 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 81.7% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 190 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 18.1% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 126 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 73.0% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 41 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 12.8% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 304 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 14.0% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 171 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £337,112 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 112 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 118 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Solihull | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | ranked 175 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 81.4% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 60 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.3% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 215 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 164 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Solihull | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 10,010 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 92 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 45.2 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 165 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 8,490 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 98 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £46,896 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 31 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Solihull | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 75.6% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 191 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.6% | 5.2% | 3.2% | ranked 120 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Solihull | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 17.6% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 170 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, Solihull ranks 9 by population.
Households renting privately: 12.8% in Solihull, compared with an average of 18.1% in West Midlands and 20.4% across the UK.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £46,896 in Solihull, compared with an average of £37,210 in West Midlands and £39,498 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 15.8% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households renting privately”: lower than in 96% of local authorities.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: higher than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,972 football pitches.
- 4.4 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Birmingham, 10.6 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Birmingham (1,176,960 residents), 11 km away.
Business sectors: Solihull
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical15.8% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade14.7% ×0.9
- Construction13.4% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.7% ×1.4
- Information and communication6.9% ×1.1
- Real estate6.9% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×0.8
Where is Solihull?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Solihull?
Solihull has 221,449 residents (2025), ranking 101 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Solihull?
Solihull covers 178.3 km², with a density of 1,242 people per km².
Is the population of Solihull growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Solihull went from 211,697 to 221,449, a change of +4.6%.
Where is Solihull?
Solihull is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 52.421, longitude −1.777.
Households renting privately: what is the figure for Solihull?
In Solihull, “Households renting privately” stands at 12.8% (2021), ranking 304 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 17.6%.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for Solihull?
In Solihull, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £46,896 (2025), ranking 31 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Which local authorities border Solihull?
The nearest to Solihull are Birmingham (11 km), Coventry (18 km), Sandwell (19 km), Redditch (19 km), Bromsgrove (21 km).