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Bourne Vale

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About

Bourne Vale ward lies on the southern edge of Lichfield, bordered by open countryside and the A38 road. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war and more recent housing developments. It includes the neighbourhood of Boley Park, which features local shopping facilities, schools, and community spaces. The layout is typical of suburban expansion, with cul-de-sacs and avenues designed around vehicle access.

The ward contains several green spaces, including the playing fields at Boley Park and pathways that connect to the wider network. A notable local feature is the presence of the Roman-era Letocetum settlement remains just beyond its boundary, hinting at the area's ancient historical context. Daily life here is centred on its practical amenities, with easy road connections facilitating commutes to Birmingham and other parts of Staffordshire.

Area overview

On average Bourne Vale has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bourne Vale is £57,053 per year. There are 2 schools in Bourne Vale: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bourne Vale is home to around 3,006 people, with a population density of about 62.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bourne Vale Population
3,006
Population density
62.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.86(+85%)
Other crime
18.63(+783%)
Vehicle crime
17.3(+163%)
Other theft
15.3(+167%)
Public order
13.64(+124%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,552
84.9%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
60
2%
Caribbean
52
1.73%
Other White
52
1.73%
African
44
1.46%
Total population: 3,006

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
696
26.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
464
17.69%
No qualifications
432
16.47%
Level 3 (A level)
396
15.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
376
14.33%
Total 16+ residents: 2,623

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
416
42.93%
Owns with a mortgage
302
31.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
136
14.04%
Other social rented
51
5.26%
Other forms of private rent
45
4.64%
Total households: 969

Property prices in Bourne Vale

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £453,800 in Bourne Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,000 up to £1,800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bourne Vale in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bourne Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£660,000
Flats2£151,000
Semi-Detached5£318,000
Terraced5£330,000

10 years median price trend in Bourne Vale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bourne Vale.

All postcodes in Bourne Vale

WS149TN

Bourne Vale

B755SX

London Road

B783RY

Coleshill Road

B755SD

London Road

B783EE

Drayton Lane

WS149QY

London Road

WS149RE

The Drive

B755RZ

Carroway Head

WS140PR

Hungry Lane

WS149QS

The Drive

B755SN

Brockhurst Lane

WS140PY

Little Hay Lane

B755SE

London Road

B783DX

Sutton Road

WS140LJ

Birmingham Road

B755SL

Brockhurst Lane

B755SR

Brockhurst Lane

B783DH

Knox's Grave Lane

B783SA

Coleshill Road

WS149PN

Tamworth Road

B755RY

Carroway Head

B783XN

Coleshill Road

WS149QB

Jerrys Lane

WS149QQ

Flats Lane

WS140PH

Weeford Square

WS149QT

The Drive

WS149TW

Common Lane

B783DF

Watling Street

B783SE

Coleshill Road

WS140LB

Birmingham Road

B755QX

Camp Road

B783UQ

Old Manor Close

WS140PZ

Park Lane

WS149QN

Barkers Lane

WS149QP

Old London Road

B783DY

Sutton Road

WS140QA

Holly Bush Cottages

WS149QX

Bourne Vale

WS140LQ

Birmingham Road

WS140PS

London Road

B783GL

Coleshill Road

B783TG

Mayfair Drive

WS140PQ

Birmingham Road

WS140PT

London Road

WS149QG

Flats Lane

B755SQ

Brockhurst Lane

B783TJ

Drayton Manor Drive

WS140QE

Little Hay Lane

B783TX

Drayton Lane

B783AW

Lichfield Road

B783EA

Bangley Lane

B783TP

Drayton Lane

WS149QL

Bourne Vale

B755SG

Canwell Drive

B783DE

Watling Street

B783EQ

Carroway Head Hill

B783TZ

Drayton Lane

B783UE

Peel Close

B755SY

London Road

B783EG

Shirrall Drive

B783FF

Morton Drive

B783TN

Drayton Manor Drive

WS140JZ

Birmingham Road

WS140AF

Derry Court

WS140PX

Sawpits Lane

B783TW

Dama Road

WS140LG

Pinfold Hill

WS149PT

Chester Road

B755SS

Brockhurst Lane

B783UL

Drayton Lane

WS149QD

Jerrys Lane

WS140HN

Footherley Lane

B755SJ

Slade Road

B783TL

Coleshill Road

B783UA

Drayton Lane

WS149QR

London Road

B783DW

School Lane

WS149PX

Tamworth Road

B783UG

Moat Drive

WS140PU

Hay Lane

WS140QN

Green Barns Lane

WS149PZ

Levett Road

B782AD

Portleys Lane

B783ED

Bangley Lane

B755RA

Camp Road

B783UD

Salts Lane

WS140QB

Little Hay Lane

B783UJ

Church Close

B783UB

Drayton Lane

B755SH

London Road

WS140PJ

Watling Street

B783DT

Bangley Lane

WS140QF

Camp Road

B783TY

New Row

B783GB

Drayton Lane

B783TT

Heathley Lane

B783UH

Rectory Close

WS140LH

Birmingham Road

WS149PU

Tamworth Road

B783RX

New Mill Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.