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Bourne Vale

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bourne Vale Population

3,006

Population density

62.5 per km²

Crime

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	10	£660,000	£401,295	£466,250	£838,750	£1,395,000
Flats	2	£151,000	£147,400	£149,000	£153,000	£154,600
Semi-Detached	5	£318,000	£234,400	£280,000	£405,750	£605,150
Terraced	5	£330,000	£288,000	£320,000	£588,000	£673,600

10 years median price trend in Bourne Vale

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Housing

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Property prices in Bourne Vale

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