An attractive and aspirational place
In 2024, there were 17 Green Flag parks in Solihull, up from ten in 2012.
By 2030, the number of homes in Solihull is projected to increase from 93,643 to 102,800.
- 40% of 16-64-year-olds are qualified to Level 4 and above, higher than the England average of 37% (2021 Census).
Solihull is consistently named as one of the best places to live in the UK, home to a thriving town centre, well-maintained parks, and high-quality schools. There is a high level of social cohesion across Solihull's communities, with 84% of respondents to the 2025 Place Survey agreeing that people from different backgrounds get on well together in their local area.
Housing and housebuilding play an enormous part in the wellbeing and prosperity of our region, and the Council has a broad housing role of acting as an investor, provider, enabler, regulator and enforcer. We are also a landlord, owning around 10,000 council houses. Our council houses are managed by Solihull Community Housing who work in partnership with us across a range of priorities including housing delivery, decent and safe homes and supporting those affected by homelessness.