Solihull is a metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, positioned southeast of Birmingham and encompassing the town of Solihull, the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham Airport, and surrounding communities including Shirley, Knowle, Dorridge, and Chelmsley Wood. This affluent borough features some of the region's most desirable residential areas alongside significant employment centers and extensive green space including Meriden (traditionally considered the centre of England). The climate is temperate maritime with mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and typical West Midlands conditions with slightly more continental influence than western areas. Culturally, Solihull maintains strong suburban identity with excellent schools, low crime rates, and high quality of life attracting professionals working in Birmingham and at the NEC complex. The area preserves important heritage including the medieval Church of St Alphege, the historic Manor House, and grand houses in Knowle and Dorridge while Chelmsley Wood represents postwar overspill development. The borough's green spaces include Malvern and Brueton Parks, Elmdon Park, and the Meriden countryside. Solihull's economic importance derives from the NEC, Airport, and Jaguar Land Rover manufacturing at Lode Lane. The borough balances preservation of affluent suburban character with major employment and transport infrastructure. Boundary GIS data for Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is available for download in GeoJSON and KML formats, essential for managing this strategically important West Midlands borough, supporting major transport and exhibition infrastructure, and preserving the character of desirable residential communities.

📍 Administrative boundary of solihull local authority district

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