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Living in Whitlock's End: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whitlock's End scores 62/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Whitlock's End most outperforms the national norm: 57/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Whitlock's End places 2nd of 5 in the B47 postcode district.

Notably, nothing falls below 44/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 12 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see B47 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Whitlock's End scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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B47 5BN B47 6AA B47 B90

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
625.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 87 crimes
↑ 682% above national average
Vehicle crime 38 crimes
↑ 2271% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 1354% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 176% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 516% above national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Farmers Lane 20 crimes
  2. 2 Dewberry Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 Tilehouse Lane 13 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 8.461 · PM2.5 6.947 · PM10 10.934 µg/m³
71
Green Space 44
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
50
2 schools in area · 33 within 4km
2Good
  • Dickens Heath Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Tidbury Green SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
50
A&E departmentsSolihull Hospital3.4 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre4.1 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital7.9 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryHollyoaks Medical Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity1,711 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
56
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across Solihull
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate62.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired24.1%Student4.3%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.4%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary14.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.6%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership81.9%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
66
Council tax Solihull · 2026-27
A £1,465
B £1,709
C £1,953
D £2,197
E £2,685
F £3,173
G £3,662
H £4,394
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
57
Whitlocks End 0.2 mi
Wythall 0.8 mi
Shirley 1.1 mi
J3 M42 2.6 mi
J4 M42 2.9 mi
J3 M42 2.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Whitlock's End in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Major's Green 64 0.5 mi away ⇄
Dickens Heath 57 0.7 mi away ⇄
Tidbury Green 64 0.7 mi away ⇄
Hollywood 58 1.2 mi away ⇄
Wythall 60 1.2 mi away ⇄
Cheswick Green 58 1.7 mi away ⇄
Terry's Green 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Earlswood 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Inkford 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Solihull 68 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wood End (Stratford-on-Avon) 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Aspley Heath 44 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitlock's End a nice place to live?

Whitlock's End is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Whitlock's End is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Whitlock's End?

Whitlock's End is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 209 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whitlock's End?

Among the top-rated schools in Whitlock's End are Dickens Heath Community Primary School and Tidbury Green School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Whitlock's End in total.

Whitlock's End in context

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Postcode districts in Whitlock's End

B47 60 ⇄
B90 65 ⇄

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