Bourne Close

Solihull, England

Local high street 🚗 Local high street, car-reliant 🚗 Car-dependent Risk: Low Low confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

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Best fit: Families Fair

Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.

👪 Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

💼 Young Professionals
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 20, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

📈 Investors
Poor

Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

🌳 Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

🔑 First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

52
Liveability Score
Top 4% in Solihull Top 2% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 4 data sources

Things You Should Know

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Car-dependent

Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transit options within walking distance.

🛤️
Weak transport upside

Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.

How Life Works Here

Bourne Close is located in Solihull. Crime is around average for the area, with 97 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 58% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (2), bakery (1), and convenience (1). Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 202m away. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (75)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Poor (20)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (50)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (70)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Nearby Amenities

One Stop 101m (1.3 min walk)
Elmdon Heath Post Office 105m (1.3 min walk)
Saffron Indian Takeaway 110m (1.4 min walk)
New Sam Pan 116m (1.4 min walk)
Bailey's Bakehouse 121m (1.5 min walk)

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Data Transparency

4 open data sources
45% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.