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Solihull
town in the West Midlands of England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 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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Population | 123,187 (2011 Census) |
Demonym | Silhillian |
OS grid reference | SP1579 |
• London | 93 mi (150 km) |
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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).