With its proximity to the village of Meriden 4 miles (6.4 km) away, which until recently was long-believed to be the geographic centre of England, Balsall Common is perceived to be one of the furthest places from the UK coastline.

In fact,[citation needed] Coton-in-the-Elms in south Derbyshire holds this designation, situated 23.5 miles (37.8 km) to the north.

The High Speed 2 railway line is currently under construction on the edge of the village, and will include the 425-metre-long (1,394 ft) Balsall Common Viaduct.

[2] Other nearby towns and villages include Knowle, Kenilworth, Warwick, Hampton in Arden, Berkswell, Barston, Honiley and Hatton.

This is mainly due to Balsall Common being situated at the heart of the West Midlands green belt area known as the Meriden Gap, between Solihull and Coventry, and thus subject to strict planning regulations.