Nursing in Solihull: studying, working, and living guide
Find out about nursing in Solihull - where nurses can find jobs, the hospitals they might work in, colleges & universities to study in, plus living information.

Solihull is a large market town in the West Midlands.
It lies on the River Blythe in the Forest of Arden area and less than ten miles from Birmingham.
Solihull could be an ideal place for nurses to relocate to for study and work.
From cost of living and travel through to culture and nightlife, it is an end-to guide for Nurses wanting to study or work in Solihull.
Where do Nurses work in Solihull?
There are many places where registered Nurses work across Solihull.

Solihull Hospital

Spire Parkway Hospital (Private Hospital)

Hertford House (Mental Health services)

Lyndon Resource Centre (Sports therapy and musculoskeletal treatments)
Registered Nurses work in hospitals, health centres, nursing homes, hospices, communities, and National Health Service across the Solihull area. All these institutions are major employers and there are thousands ready to fill vacancies for Nurses throughout Solihull for anyone wishing to live and work here.

Where do aspiring Nurses study in Solihull?
There are many educational places that aspiring Nurses can study at.
Locally, Solihull College and University Centre is an educational campus in Solihull which offers a range of health and caring professions courses. These courses start in January and September.
As there is no University in Solihull, would-be nurses should consider applying to the University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University or Aston University which are all under 30 minutes away.
University of Birmingham offers multiple nursing courses and is ranked 14th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2023.Courses start in September.
Birmingham City University has over 30,000 students and offers a range of nursing and health related courses which start in September. The University has seen investment of £340 million in transforming their campus and facilities.
Aston University offers a nursing studies course (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing) which has start dates for September.
Find our nursing university guide here.
Find our guide to living and nursing in Birmingham here.
The average monthly rental in Solihull is around £950 per month which is slightly cheaper than renting in Birmingham.
Where do Nurses live in Solihull?
Nurses live all over Solihull and surrounding areas, but their exact location of course depends on individual requirements.
Some of the best places to live are:
Solihull City Centre.
Popular with students due to its excellent central location with plentiful amenities close by as well as being within proximity of Solihull College and University Centre.
Shirley.
Popular for nurses with families due to its local amenities and green spaces such as Shirley Park.
Knowle.
Is a quieter area with good commuter links to Solihull town centre and Birmingham.
Birmingham City Centre.
30 minutes by train and popular for students due to its social and nightlife and closeness to the University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University and Aston University.

What are the living costs for Nurses in Solihull?
Solihull is an expensive town with a higher cost of living compared to other towns and cities across the region.
Here is a general guide to some of the different costs of living in Solihull.
The average price for a home in Solihull is currently £378,000 which is quite away above the national average of £293,000 – according to Rightmove.
The average rental price for a property in Solihull is £950 per month. But if you are looking to rent a room in a shared house, the average cost is just over £700 depending on the area of Solihull.
Council tax costs vary across the United Kingdom but in Solihull many people reside in a Band B property or similar which means paying £1453 a year, which works out to approx. £121 per a month.
Bills like shopping and utilities are priced along the same lines to the rest of the UK.
Is travel easy in Solihull?
Solihull is at the heart of major road and motorway links and is accessible via junction 4,5 and 6 of the M42 with connections to the M40 and M6 providing fast links to major UK towns. London to Solihull can be accessed in under 3 hours while Birmingham is just thirty minutes away.
Solihull Rail Station has good connections with the rail network and provides fast links to many major cities and towns across the country with London reachable in under two hours.
The nearest airport is Birmingham international airport which is 15 minutes’ drive away or just over 30 minutes by train.
The West Midlands Metro is due to extend to Solihull in the next few years and will provide easy and quick links to Birmingham and connecting areas.

What to do in Solihull: walks, culture, nightlife and eating out?
There are lots of places to visit and experience in Solihull, from daytime attractions to evening entertainment.
Culture and attractions
Depending on your interests and where you want to spend your free time Solihull has an array of places to visit.
One of the most popular places to visit is Umberslade Farm Park which is a fantastic attraction for nurses and their friends and families offering leisurely walks around the farm as well as an outdoor play area.
One must try activity is the Land Rover Experience, the town being the home of the world class manufacturing facility. It offers taster driving experiences well as factory tours and is a must for nurses with a love of driving and cars.
Solihull is rich with parkland with Elmdon Park (green flag) and Malvern Park amongst the most popular while Brueton Park Lake (local nature reserve) and Tudor Grange Park (in the city centre) are also worth a visit while nearby Knowle Locks and Park is another popular day out.
There are also many art galleries and museums to visit including Core Theatre and Gallery, Eaton Fine Art, Indigo Art Gallery while a visit to the Commonwealth Graves at Knowle Church is a memorable experience.
There are also a good variety of entertainment venues across Solihull including Core Theatre and Gallery, The Dovehouse Theatre and The Jam House (for live music and jazz nights) while Planet Ice (ice rink) is another favoured pastime.
Sports fans can enjoy watching Solihull Moors Football club who play their National League matches at the ARMCO Arena.
Nightlife and eating out
Solihull has many places to enjoy for eating out and nightlife.
Highlights include:
Alioli - Inspired by the gypsy culture of Andalusia it serves tapas food that sparks passion and artistic energy among diners in Solihull.
The Flying Elephant – Solihull’s newest contemporary pub and Indian Grill. · Kibou – Award-winning Japanese restaurant and bar in Solihull serving contemporary Japanese food and drinks.
Toffs – Chef Rob Palmer’s fine dining restaurant offering modern and classic British cooking techniques and flavours of food.
Taste Collective – offering multiple street food restaurants in one place as well as sports and entertainment in the evenings.
Popworld Solihull is ranked Number one Bar and Club in Solihull by TripAdvisor.
What are the school options in Solihull?
There are many schools in Solihull. Choosing a school for your children to attend is down to personal preference and the best future interests for your children.
Solihull has 69 Primary schools, 27 Secondary schools and 4 private independent school.
There are lots of Ofsted Outstanding and Good rated schools in Solihull and surrounding areas.
Population and demographics in Solihull
Here are some of the stand-out population and demographic facts in Solihull.
Solihull has a population of 221,800.
Solihull's population density is 1,245 people per square kilometre.
Solihull is predominantly white with 82% fitting that demographic.
3.9% of Solihull's population is unemployed – lower than the UK average.

In summary: is Solihull a good place to be a Nurse?
There are many sought after areas to live in Solihull and surrounding areas.
Solihull is a town with lots of attractions and amenities close by.
Living costs are slightly higher than other major cities and there is lots of work on offer.
There is the Solihull College and University Centre as well as University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University or Aston University to study at.
Travel to and from Solihull is easy due to being connected to multiple locations. most places can be reached by foot, public transport or by flight.
Average salary for a nurse in Solihull is £41,000 per year.
So, your salary as a registered Nurse goes much further in Solihull.
Here are a couple of examples:
As a newly qualified Nurse on an NHS Band 5 salary, if you rented a house, you would still have just over £1500 left in your pocket each month for everything else. Your disposable income in the Southeast would barely reach half of this figure, for example.
As a Band 6 Nurse, you would easily be able to borrow enough money to buy a joint mortgage for an average-priced flat in Solihull. In fact, in many parts your salary would cover the cost of buying a house.
As a nursing student or Nurse in Solihull, you will have an excellent quality of life with lots of things to do.