CV8 postcode

Broadband in CV8 1PW

Balsall, Solihull

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

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Flood Risk

Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Living near CV8 1PW

Considering Balsall? CV8 1PW sits in the Solihull area. We've gathered broadband, property, crime, school, and environmental data for this exact postcode. Ookla speed tests, Land Registry prices, Ofcom coverage stats, Police.uk crime figures. All from verified government sources. No estimates, no guesswork. Just the numbers that matter when choosing where to live.

Broadband at CV8 1PW is solid. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Balsall beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 97%. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 97% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Limited house price data for CV8 1PW. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.

2 crimes recorded in the latest month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: other theft (1). Second: criminal damage arson (1). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.

Flood risk: Low. Zone: Zone 1. Small chance of flooding. Check if the property has a history of flood claims. Air quality: Unknown.

Deprivation index: decile undefined out of 10. That's most deprived.

No public EV chargers recorded nearby. Home charging would be the main option. Check Zap-Map for the latest charger locations.

4G outdoor coverage: 95%. Good coverage. Some indoor dead spots possible. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.

A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. Run a speed test after installation. If speeds don't match what you're paying for, complain.

All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.

Research is one thing. Being there is another. Walk around CV8 1PW at different times of day. Check if the streets feel safe after dark. Look at how well homes are maintained. Visit the nearest park or green space. These things don't show up in statistics.

CV8 1PW has its strengths and weak spots like anywhere. Use the data above as your starting point. Check providers and schools directly. Visit the area on a weekday and a weekend. Numbers only tell part of the story. The feel of a place matters too. We update these figures regularly as new data is released.

Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)97%
97%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)97%
97%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)97%
97%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit97%
97%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at CV8 1PW

0–2 Mbps (3%)
300+ Mbps (97%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

95%

4G Indoor

85%

5G Outdoor

%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

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Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 2

other theft50%1
criminal damage arson50%1

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

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Flood risk

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Flood risk: Low

This postcode is in undefined — low risk of flooding from rivers and sea.

Flood Zone

Risk Level

Low

Environment Agency

Council tax bands

Band distribution for Solihull

Most common: Band

A
5%£1,381
B
10%£1,611
C
20%£1,841
D
25%£2,071
E
20%£2,531
F
10%£2,991
G
8%£3,452
H
2%£4,142

Annual council tax estimates for , 2024/25

VOA (Valuation Office Agency)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

Network Rail / National Rail · Straight-line distances

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

DEFRA UK-AIR · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01010167

Overall IMD Decile

N/A / 10

N/A

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
IncomeN/AN/AN/A
EmploymentN/AN/AN/A
EducationN/AN/AN/A
HealthN/AN/AN/A
CrimeN/AN/AN/A
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA:

Population

N/A

Census 2021

Density

N/A

per km² · Unknown

Median Age

N/A

years (est.)

Census 2021 (ONS)

Area info

Parish

Balsall

District

Solihull

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01010167

Frequently asked questions about CV8 1PW

What are the broadband speeds available at CV8 1PW?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises at CV8 1PW. Maximum download speeds reach not confirmed. Ultrafast coverage is at 97%.

What is the average house price near CV8 1PW?

No recent house price data for CV8 1PW. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at CV8 1PW?

CV8 1PW has a Low flood risk rating, classified as Unknown by the Environment Agency. There is a small chance of flooding in this area.

How does crime rate in CV8 1PW compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 2 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was other theft.

What is the mobile signal like at CV8 1PW?

4G outdoor coverage at CV8 1PW is 95%, with 5G outdoor at not yet available. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near CV8 1PW?

EPC data is not yet available for CV8 1PW. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

What is the air quality like at CV8 1PW?

Air quality at CV8 1PW is rated Unknown with PM2.5 levels at not measured. Check Open-Meteo for detailed air quality forecasts.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from CV8 1PW?

EV charging data is not yet available for CV8 1PW. Check Zap-Map (zap-map.com) for the latest public charging locations near you.

Can I get full fibre broadband at CV8 1PW?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises at CV8 1PW. Gigabit coverage reaches 97%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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