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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 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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bourne Vale Population

3,006

Population density

62.5 per km²

Crime

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

British

2,552

84.9%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

Caribbean

1.73%

Other White

1.73%

African

1.46%

Total population: 3,006

Economics

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

Owns outright

416

42.93%

Owns with a mortgage

302

31.17%

Private landlord or letting agency

136

14.04%

Other social rented

5.26%

Other forms of private rent

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	15	£577,500	£308	£349,130	£401,000	£757,500	£927,500
Semi-Detached	6	£331,500	£314	£208,500	£237,000	£360,000	£582,500
Terraced	6	£299,000	£363	£233,000	£273,500	£344,750	£388,250
Flats	2	£152,500	£251	£150,250	£151,250	£153,750	£154,750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bourne Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bourne Vale.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bourne Vale.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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About

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Bourne Vale

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bourne Vale

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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