Meriden and Solihull East
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Meriden and Solihull East encompass leafy suburbs, rural villages, and greenbelt land. Meriden, often referred to as the traditional centre of England, is surrounded by farmland and country lanes, while the Solihull side offers modern shopping, parks, and excellent transport links. The area combines tranquil landscapes with urban convenience.
Wards in Meriden and Solihull East
Meriden and Solihull East is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bickenhill
- Chelmsley Wood
- Dorridge and Hockley Heath
- Elmdon
- Kingshurst and Fordbridge
- Knowle
- Meriden
- Silhill
Meriden and Solihull East is a constituency that covers these wards in Solihull.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 22,275 | 22.27% | 1,308,985 | 21.74% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,832 | 6.83% | 510,833 | 8.48% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,180 | 11.18% | 781,568 | 12.98% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,915 | 17.91% | 1,121,358 | 18.62% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,311 | 20.31% | 1,161,368 | 19.29% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 21,495 | 21.49% | 1,137,541 | 18.89% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 81,257 | 81.72% | 71.85% | 74.42% |
| Indian | 3,811 | 3.83% | 4.64% | 3.13% |
| Other White | 2,437 | 2.45% | 4.18% | 6.15% |
| Pakistani | 2,196 | 2.21% | 5.36% | 2.66% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,953 | 1.96% | 1.36% | 0.86% |
| Irish | 1,439 | 1.45% | 0.80% | 0.85% |
| Any other ethnic group | 919 | 0.92% | 1.55% | 1.55% |
| Caribbean | 915 | 0.92% | 1.52% | 1.05% |
| White and Asian | 898 | 0.90% | 0.78% | 0.82% |
| Other Asian | 765 | 0.77% | 1.48% | 1.63% |
| African | 633 | 0.64% | 2.45% | 2.50% |
| Chinese | 573 | 0.58% | 0.56% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 533 | 0.54% | 0.58% | 0.78% |
| Other Black | 298 | 0.30% | 0.55% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 283 | 0.28% | 0.53% | 0.56% |
| Bangladeshi | 248 | 0.25% | 1.30% | 1.08% |
| White and Black African | 215 | 0.22% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 33 | 0.03% | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 26 | 0.03% | 0.11% | 0.17% |