Win the map pack first
A managed Google Business Profile, reviews coming in every month and service pages written the way Solihull customers search.
Google, Maps and AI search in Solihull
SEO Agency Solihull
SEO, Google Maps and websites that bring in calls from Solihull, run by senior specialists, remotely.
Working with businesses across B90, B91 and B92, including Sharmans Cross and Worlds End.
Postcode districts:B90B91B92
Local people111,658
Dentist searches1,000
Businesses8,490
House builders205
5/20
of the top 20 electricians on Solihull's Google map show no website.
Who lives in Solihull
About 111,700 people call the Solihull built-up area home
That is 2.3% more than in mid-2022. 77.7% of households own their home.
111,658people
2.3%change since mid-2022
44,682households
77.7%of homes are owner-occupied
13.8%of homes are rented privately
221,449people in the wider district
Solihull's business base
Professional, scientific and technical firms make up 17.6% of businesses in the Solihull district
Of the district's 8,490 VAT- or PAYE-registered businesses, 89.3% employ fewer than ten people.
8,490VAT- or PAYE-registered businesses
89.3%employ fewer than 10 people
89.1%of UK businesses employ fewer than 10 people
4,995registered workplaces in Solihull's neighbourhood areas
710sole proprietors
How big they are
Share of businesses by sector
Firms by trade
205House builders
185Electricians
185Hair and beauty salons
160Plumbing, heating and air-con firms
110Accountancy firms
100Dental practices
80Vehicle repair garages
65Landscapers
Working for themselves in Solihull
In Solihull, 15.6% of working residents are self-employed
Of them, 6,228 work without employees and 1,461 employ others (Census 2021). That compares with 17.1% across England and Wales.
15.6%of working residents are self-employed
6,228self-employed without employees
1,461self-employed with employees
17.1%across England and Wales
What people in Solihull search for each month
"dentist solihull" is the most searched of the service phrases with a Google Ads figure
"dentist solihull" averages 1,000 searches a month across the UK; "plumber solihull" 480, "builder solihull" 390 and "cleaner solihull" 390.
| Trade · search phrase | Searches a month | 12 months | Median reviews | No website | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "dentist solihull" | 1,000 | Busiest month: Oct | – | – | – |
| "plumber solihull" | 480 | Busiest month: Oct | 37 | 3 of 20 | Medium |
| "builder solihull" | 390 | Busiest month: Mar | – | – | – |
| "cleaner solihull" | 390 | Busiest month: Jul | – | – | – |
| "electrician solihull" | 390 | Busiest month: Oct | 47 | 5 of 20 | Medium |
| "roofer solihull" | 390 | Busiest month: Nov | 15 | 4 of 20 | Lower |
| "locksmith solihull" | 320 | Busiest month: Oct | – | – | – |
| "accountant solihull" | 210 | Busiest month: Oct | – | – | – |
| "mechanic solihull" | 20 | Busiest month: Dec | – | – | – |
1,000searches a month for "dentist solihull": Google Ads' lowest reported band, very few searches
Seasonalitybusiest: Oct
Advertisers bid about £2.85 a click (approx., converted on 19 October 2026). Advertisers bid about $3.79 a click.
How competitive is local search in Solihull?
5 of the top 20 electricians on Solihull's map show no website
Of the top 20, at least half have 47 reviews or more; their average rating is 4.83. On the same map, 3 of the top 20 plumbers and 4 of the top 20 roofers show no website.
The top listings on Google Maps, by trade
Plumber
3 of the top 20 show no website
37 median Google reviews
4.79 average rating
Electrician
5 of the top 20 show no website
47 median Google reviews
4.83 average rating
Roofer
4 of the top 20 show no website
15 median Google reviews
4.8 average rating
Median Google reviews of the top listings
SolihullBirminghamUK median
023456890
Plumber 37
Electrician 47
Roofer 15
| Trade | Solihull | Nearest larger town | UK median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | 37 | Birmingham: 88 | 19 |
| Electrician | 47 | Birmingham: 42 | 9 |
| Roofer | 15 | Birmingham: 33 | 11 |
Your review gap
Where would your reviews put you on Solihull's map?
37
reviews behind the Solihull median for plumbers on the map (37).
Reviews are only one of the signals Google Maps uses.
Build past the top listings
The quickest gains often come from fast, well-structured service pages with structured data.
Solihull's plumbers on Google Maps are here.
Own the whole area
A page each for Sharmans Cross and Worlds End and the rest of the area around Solihull, before competitors do.
- 1
AI answers
Structured data and AI search optimisation, so ChatGPT, Gemini and Google's AI Overviews can cite you.
- 2
The map pack
A managed Google Business Profile, regular posts, local citations and new reviews every month.
- 3
The organic results
Service and area pages, technical fixes and backlinks from relevant sites.
Who do the AIs name as the best dentist in Solihull?
Each link opens in a new tab with the question filled in. If you're not named, that's what GEO fixes.
No website yet? You are not alone: 5 of the top 20 electricians on Solihull's Google map show no website. Websites for Solihull businesses
Business openings and closures around Solihull
The Solihull district saw 870 businesses start in 2024
855 closed. 40.4% of those started in 2019 were still trading five years later.
870businesses started
855businesses closed
40.4%of 2019 start-ups still trading five years on
8,935active businesses
Across the UK
UK figures for context
Two figures from the UK to read Solihull's numbers against.
Websites
65%
Only 65% of UK construction businesses have a website; 34% say they don't
Trust
55%
55% of UK adults responsible for home repairs say it is difficult to find a trader they trust to deliver good-quality work; only 27% say it is easy
What this means for a Solihull service business
Among the service phrases Google Ads gives a figure for, "dentist solihull" comes first, at 1,000 searches a month across the UK, with "plumber solihull" second at 480 a month. Of the top 20 Google Maps results for "electrician" around Solihull, 5 show no website; it is worth checking that your own listing links to your website. At least half of those 20 listings have 47 reviews or more.
Plans for Solihull businesses
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Results
Results, by name
Campaigns we have run, with their figures on our case studies page.
Dental practice · Croydon
146%
more organic traffic
Dental Practice Achieves 146% Growth
Mayfield Dental · campaign started June 2024 · results over six months
101.4%referring domains
163.9%organic keywords
Dental care brand · Worldwide
110.8%
more organic keywords
Children's Oral Care Brand Doubles Organic Keywords
Brush Baby · campaign started October 2020 · results over six months
86.6%referring domains
53.2%organic traffic
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Solihull: common questions
What Solihull business owners ask us
Do you work with businesses in Solihull?
Yes. Breakline's remote team of senior SEO specialists works with service businesses across the UK and US, including Solihull.
How often do people search for a dentist in Solihull?
"dentist solihull" averaged 1,000 searches a month across the UK in the 12 months to September 2026.
When is demand for a builder highest in Solihull?
Searches for "builder solihull" across the UK peaked in March 2026 at 720, against an average of 390 a month.
Do I need an SEO agency in Solihull?
It depends on how easily customers find you now. "dentist solihull" averages 1,000 searches a month across the UK, and 5 of the top 20 electricians on Google Maps around Solihull show no website. If you are missing from searches like these, an SEO agency can work on your Google Business Profile, website and reviews so that you show up.
How many people live in Solihull?
The Solihull built-up area has about 111,700 people (mid-2024).
What does Google Maps competition look like for electricians in Solihull?
Of the top 20 electricians on Google Maps around Solihull, 5 show no website; at least half of them have 47 reviews or more (the same figure around Birmingham is 42).
How common is self-employment in Solihull?
15.6% of working residents in Solihull are self-employed (Census 2021).
How many businesses are there around Solihull?
The Solihull district has 8,490 VAT- or PAYE-registered businesses (March 2026); 89.3% employ fewer than ten people.
Near Solihull
Solihull and the places around it
Within 7 miles
- Sharmans Cross0.3 mi
- Worlds End0.6 mi
- Blossomfield0.7 mi
- Shirley1.0 mi
- Lode Heath1.1 mi
- Shirley Street1.1 mi
- Kineton Green1.2 mi
- Ulverley Green1.3 mi
- Olton1.4 mi
- Shirley Heath1.5 mi
- Fox Hollies1.7 mi
- Hobs Moat1.7 mi
Location pages near Solihull
West Midlands
All towns we cover in West Midlands
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Straight-line distances
First steps for a Solihull business
- Own the map around Solihull
Service areas set to B90, B91 and B92, regular posts and a review routine aimed at Solihull's median on Google Maps.
- Pages for the places you cover
Sharmans Cross, Worlds End and Blossomfield: real pages with your jobs, photos and reviews from each area.
- Show up in AI answers
Structured data, consistent business listings and clear answers to what Solihull customers ask.
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