Warwickshire &amp; West Midlands


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>Bournville is a picturesque suburb, originally founded by the Quaker Cadbury family to house their factory workers. The village (which is now managed by Bournville Village Trust) was founded by George Cadbury in 1900, when he provided homes and recreation facilities for his workers; this unique area still remains untouched and adds a slice of history to the quaint ‘burb.&nbsp;</p>



<p>It&#8217;s home to numerous eateries and <a href="https://birminghambrewingcompany.co.uk/">microbreweries, </a>and did I mention the famous Cadbury&#8217;s chocolate factory? Renowned for its unspoilt Quaker architecture and beautiful green spaces, it has also buzzy vibe which is bringing a lot of first buyers and young families to the area.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



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<p>Thanks to its Quaker heritage, up until 2015, no booze was allowed to be sold anywhere in the village – even today only one newsagent is permitted to do so. However, there are lots of microbreweries popping up, so fear not, you can always get a Friday G&amp;T.</p>



<p>In keeping with the nouveau-hippy vibe, artisan bakery <a href="http://www.loafonline.co.uk">Loaf</a> makes pretty loaves! You can also book in for a cookery class, or pop by to one of their evening pop ups. If you’re reminiscing about your last holiday in Greece, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KafenionBournville/">Kafenion </a>should bring a little bit of sunshine back to you, of if you&#8217;re looking for a good local boozer there&#8217;s <a href="http://www.britishoakstirchley.co.uk">The British Oak</a>, the sister pub of The Prince of Wales in Moseley.&nbsp;If you’re a fan of a cooked breakfast or coffee and cake, <a href="https://www.levertonandhalls.co.uk/">Leverton and Hall</a> is the perfect place to grab a bite inside, or enjoy an al fresco lunch in the secluded back garden.&nbsp;Head to nearby Stirchley to <a href="https://eatvietnam.co.uk">Eat Vietnam</a> or for some awesome chicken at <a href="https://yardbirdschicken.co.uk">Yardbirds</a>, and for award-winning cocktails there&#8217;s <a href="https://couchbar.co.uk">Couch</a>. Back in bustling Birmingham, there is fine dining at <a href="http://adamsrestaurant.co.uk">Adam&#8217;s</a> and <a href="https://www.simpsonsrestaurant.co.uk">Simpson&#8217;s</a> or contemporary British cuisine at <a href="https://land.restaurant">Land</a>; inventive cocktails at the <a href="https://thealchemist.uk.com">Alchemist</a> cocktail bar, or if you prefer a traditional boozer, <a href="https://www.thewellingtonrealale.co.uk">The Wellington</a> is worth a look.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<p>With a village-y vibe, don’t expect to find any high street giants in Bournville; instead it is home to a small number of independents, including artisanal bakeries, yoga studios, coffee shops, microbreweries and cocktail bars. As well as <a href="https://purplegallery.com/?fbclid=IwAR0BzzGkEZhJqT9WMYDgsH3TiOUDK_rvY8Q74VfUqZvasRWMrpOhbCu1rFs">Purple Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden</a> which stocks great gifts.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>With neighbouring Stirchley boasting more young people than any city in Europe, the area and shopping cater to that market. Check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GrannysAtticBespoke">Granny’s Attic Bespoke</a> boutique which gives new life to pre-loved furniture, so you can pick up something really unique. Fashion insiders flock from all over to snap up a bargain at Bournville Boutique, a charity shop run by St Mary’s Hospice, specialising in high-quality vintage and second hand clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories.  </p>



<p>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebookshoponthegreen/">Bookshop on the Green</a> is also worth a mention and can be found&nbsp;next to the Cadbury&#8217;s factory, where the air is scented with chocolate. For an eco-friendly fix check out <a href="https://www.thecleankilo.co.uk/">The Clean Kilo</a>. Tom Pell and his partner Jeanette are the masterminds behind Birmingham’s first zero-waste supermarket. Their simple concept has really taken off, and customers bring their own containers to buy what they need, by weight. If you need a hardcore shopping fix, Birmingham is England’s second largest city, so head into town and you can find all the big-name stores alongside esoteric boutiques. Allow plenty of time to explore <a href="https://www.bullring.co.uk">The Bullring</a> and Grand Central too.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS </h2>



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<p>There are numerous National Trust sites including <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/birmingham-back-to-backs">Birmingham Back to Backs</a> &#8211; the city&#8217;s last surviving court of back-to-back houses. Take your pooch for a walk at <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/baddesley-clinton/features/what-to-expect-from-your-visit-to-baddesley-clinton">Baddesley Clinton</a>, or enjoy outdoor theatre and events at the other preserved properties in the area including <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/charlecote-park">Charlecote Park</a>, <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/packwood-house">Packwood House</a>, <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coughton-court">Coughton Court</a>,  <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kinver-edge-and-the-rock-houses">Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses </a>,  <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hanbury-hall">Hanbury Hall</a> or <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/moseley-old-hall">Moseley Old Hall</a>. If you prefer water to land there&#8217;s  <a href="https://www.sailbirmingham.com/stand-up-paddleboarding/">paddleboarding</a> at Edgbaston Reservoir or take a ride around Brum’s canals on <a href="https://sherbornewharf.co.uk/boat-trips/waterbus/">Ariel the Waterbus</a>. Of course you have to check out the home of chocolate at <a href="https://www.cadburyworld.co.uk/en">Cadbury World</a> &#8211; take a tour and see how its made, sample some goodies and then stock up at the onsite shop. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<p>As the village is steeped in history, you won’t have to go far to explore some intriguing tales. <a href="https://www.sellymanormuseum.org.uk">Selly Manor</a> has been a museum since 1916 and is great for a look around. Worth a look too is the is the&nbsp;<a href="https://barber.org.uk/">Barber Institute of Fine Arts&nbsp;</a>which is home to some really interesting exhibitions. Pop over to the University of Birmingham and visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/facilities/lapworth-museum/index.aspx">The Lapworth Museum of Geology</a> too – it’s a hidden gem and you can easily while away a few hours exploring – or hear a concert in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/bramall/index.aspx">Bramall Music Building</a>. There’s also the&nbsp;<a href="https://macbirmingham.co.uk/">Midlands Art Centre</a>&nbsp;with its exhibitions, workshops and performances. The stunning <a href="http://rowheathpavilion.co.uk">Rowheath Park and Pavilion</a>&nbsp;was opened in 1924 by the Cadbury family and hosts the Bournville Food and Drink festival and &#8216;Street Food Fridays&#8217; which includes some great local traders such as <a href="https://www.fatsnags.com/">Fat Snags</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TeamChaat/">Full of Chaat</a> and <a href="http://www.thebournvillewafflecompany.co.uk/">Bournville Waffle Company</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-price">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICE</h2>



<p>Properties in Bournville have an average price of £268,215 with the majority of sales being terraced selling for some £251,372. Semi-detached properties sold for an average of £291,764.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



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<p>This 3-bed <a href="https://www.dixonsestateagents.co.uk/properties/18969427/sales/NOF220356#/">semi</a> is on the market for £490,000.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools"><strong>SCHOOLS</strong></h2>



<p>There are a few schools to choose from in this leafy suburb. <a href="https://www.bournvillevillageprimary.org.uk/">Bournville Village Primary</a> is at the heart of the village and takes children aged 5-11 and was awarded as Outstanding by Ofsted. Whilst <a href="https://www.allcroft.bham.sch.uk/">Allens Croft Primary School</a>, <a href="https://www.stjosb30.bham.sch.uk/">St Joseph&#8217;s Catholic Primary</a> and <a href="https://www.stfrancisprimaryandnursery.co.uk/">St Francis Church of England</a> schools all received good results. <a href="https://www.bournvilleschool.org/">Bournville School</a> is an all-through school and primary school with Academy status. <a href="https://decschool.co.uk/">Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School</a>&#8211;&nbsp; a coeducational secondary school and sixth form was awarded ‘good’ status from Ofsted.&nbsp;Nearby there&#8217;s local independents <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://warks.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/school-reviews-honest-edgbaston-high-school-birmingham/" target="_blank">Edgbaston High School, </a><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://warks.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/school-reviews-honest-hallfield-school-edgbaston/" target="_blank">Hallfield School</a> and <a href="https://warks.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/highclare-school-sutton-coldfield/">Highclare School</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.kingsnortonnurseryschool.org.uk">Kings Norton Nursery School</a>, <a href="https://www.sellyoak-nur.bham.sch.uk">Selly Oak Nursery School</a> and <a href="https://colmoreinf-birm.frogos.net/app/os#!/home">Colmore Infant and Nursery School</a> have all been rated outstanding by Ofsted.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p><a href="http://www.bournvillersmbc.org/">Bournville Model Yachting Club</a> was founded in 1923 at Rowheath Park. By 1926 George Cadbury had commissioned an area of marshland to be reclaimed and The Valley Pool was officially opened in 1933, and the sailing of yachts and power boats has taken place there on a regular basis since then. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute"><strong>COMMUTE </strong></h2>



<p>Sitting on the CrossCity Lichfield to Bromsgrove and Redditch line, Bournville has a frequent train service running to Birmingham New Street (with good links to London) every 15 mins or so. Driving to the big smoke will take around 2 hrs.  </p>



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