Solihull
Solihull (/ˈsɒlihʌl/, /ˈsoʊl-/ or /ˌsoʊliˈhʌl/) is a large town in the West Midlands, England with a population of 123,187 in the 2011 Census.[1] Historically in Warwickshire, it is a part of the West Midlands conurbation. It is the largest town in, and administrative centre of, the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, which has a population of 209,890 people. Solihull is located 7.5 miles (12.1 km) southeast of Birmingham, 18 miles (29 km) northwest of Warwick and 110 miles (180 km) northwest of London.
| Solihull | |
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 Solihull High Street | |
| Population | 123,187 (2011 Census) |
| Demonym | Silhillian |
| OS grid reference | SP1579 |
| • London | 93 mi (150 km) |
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| Metropolitan county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Solihull |
| Postcode district | B90–B94 |
| Dialling code | 0121 |
| Police | West Midlands |
| Fire | West Midlands |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
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Solihull is the most wealthy town of the West Midlands. It is also one of the most wealthy areas in the UK outside London.[2] In November 2013, the uSwitch Quality of Life Index named Solihull the "best place to live" in the United Kingdom.[3][4] Residents of Solihull and those born in the town are called Silhillians. The motto of Solihull is Urbs in Rure (Town in Country).
References
- "Local Authority population 2011". Archived from the original on 23 December 2015. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- "Solihull is streets ahead in region's property rich list". Archived from the original on 21 October 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
- "uSwitch News: Solihull 'best place to live' in UK Quality of Life Index". Uswitch.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
- Heather Saul (14 November 2013). "Ten best places to live in the UK: Solihull comes top". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 14 August 2014.