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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 170 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 £56,963 per year. There are 1 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
170
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
77.84(+101%)
Vehicle crime
18.63(+186%)
Other theft
16.3(+186%)
Other crime
15.64(+656%)
Public order
13.97(+131%)
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

Median price£367,500
Price per sq ft£311
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£318K – £595K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 (about £311 per square foot) in Bourne Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bourne Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£577,500£308
Semi-Detached6£331,500£314
Terraced6£299,000£363
Flats2£152,500£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bourne Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bourne Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£335,475£122,000£252,500£275,000
2017£370,000£137,500£195,000£244,000
2018£360,000£133,250£230,000£335,750
2019£690,000£128,500£227,500£190,000
2020£390,000£134,750£236,500£256,075
2021£487,500£135,000£313,000£330,000
2022£449,950£294,000£257,500£337,500
2023£522,500£140,000£255,000£395,000
2024£695,000£158,250£310,000£535,000
2025£620,000£153,000£365,000£320,000
2026£499,750£150,000£210,000£339,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bourne Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bourne Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£180£232£155
2017£290£196£216£213
2018£301£217£274£208
2019£304£213£234£368
2020£366£220£248£240
2021£269£213£275£287
2022£325£305£273£333
2023£329£241£270£301
2024£320£267£306£322
2025£380£248£302£300
2026£302£253£296£480
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bourne Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lichfield district.

Band A£1,568
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,091
Band D£2,352
Band E£2,875
Band F£3,397
Band G£3,920
Band H£4,704

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bourne Vale ward.

Local councillors

Brian Yeates

Bourne Vale - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Bourne Vale

Is Bourne Vale safe?

Bourne Vale records about 170 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bourne Vale?

The median sale price in Bourne Vale is £367,500 (about £311 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bourne Vale?

Bourne Vale has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bourne Vale?

Bourne Vale scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bourne Vale sits around rank 19,394 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bourne Vale?

The average household income in Bourne Vale is around £56,963 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bourne Vale?

Bourne Vale is represented by 1 elected councillor: Brian Yeates (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Bourne Vale

B755SP

Brockhurst Lane

B755RY

Carroway Head

B755SJ

Slade Road

B783UJ

Church Close

WS140LH

Birmingham Road

B755SY

London Road

WS149PZ

Levett Road

B783EB

Bangley Lane

B783TZ

Drayton Lane

WS140PT

London Road

B783UG

Moat Drive

B783RY

Coleshill Road

B783TL

Coleshill Road

B783DB

Hints Lane

WS149QS

The Drive

B783TN

Drayton Manor Drive

WS140PP

Dog Lane

WS149QG

Flats Lane

WS149PS

Barkers Lane

WS149QR

London Road

B755QX

Camp Road

B783UD

Salts Lane

WS140JZ

Birmingham Road

B755SN

Brockhurst Lane

WS140QF

Camp Road

B783UA

Drayton Lane

WS140LG

Pinfold Hill

WS140LF

Birmingham Road

B755SS

Brockhurst Lane

B755SR

Brockhurst Lane

WS149QD

Jerrys Lane

B783DN

School Lane

WS149PT

Chester Road

B783DY

Sutton Road

B783AY

Packington Lane

B782AA

Portleys Lane

B783EF

Drayton Lane

B783FF

Morton Drive

B783TJ

Drayton Manor Drive

B783EQ

Carroway Head Hill

B783TY

New Row

B755SH

London Road

B783DF

Watling Street

WS140PH

Weeford Square

B783DH

Knox's Grave Lane

WS149TN

Bourne Vale

B782AD

Portleys Lane

B783RX

New Mill Lane

WS149RE

The Drive

B783DP

Rookery Lane

B755SD

London Road

B783TG

Mayfair Drive

B783GL

Coleshill Road

B783BF

Marina View

B783TU

Heathley Lane

WS140PS

London Road

B783TS

Drayton Lane

B783UE

Peel Close

B783EG

Shirrall Drive

WS140LQ

Birmingham Road

WS140QE

Little Hay Lane

B755ST

London Road

WS149QQ

Flats Lane

B783GB

Drayton Lane

WS149TW

Common Lane

WS140QN

Green Barns Lane

B755RA

Camp Road

B783TW

Dama Road

B755SQ

Brockhurst Lane

B783UQ

Old Manor Close

WS149QP

Old London Road

B755SX

London Road

WS149PN

Tamworth Road

B755RZ

Carroway Head

WS140LJ

Birmingham Road

B782AB

Portleys Lane

B783ED

Bangley Lane

WS149QT

The Drive

B783DE

Watling Street

B755SZ

London Road

WS140QB

Little Hay Lane

WS149QW

Old London Road

WS140PU

Hay Lane

B783UH

Rectory Close

B755SL

Brockhurst Lane

WS140PZ

Park Lane

B783SE

Coleshill Road

B783EA

Bangley Lane

WS140PW

Church Hill

B783DW

School Lane

B783SA

Coleshill Road

B755SG

Canwell Drive

B783XN

Coleshill Road

WS140QA

Holly Bush Cottages

B783AW

Lichfield Road

WS149PX

Tamworth Road

WS149QX

Bourne Vale

WS140LB

Birmingham Road

B783AR

Knox's Grave Lane

B783TT

Heathley Lane