Boroughly > Compare > Bournville vs Stirchley
Two areas people weigh against each other constantly. Here's the honest side-by-side - price, the seven life scores, and who each one actually suits.
| Criterion | Bournville | Stirchley |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 5.2/10 | 5.9/10 |
| Schools | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Parks & green space | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Transport | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 5/10 | 7/10 |
They share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same (£276k); street-by-street prices will still differ, so compare actual listings.
Stirchley scores clearly better on diversity & inclusion - 8/10 against 5/10.
Stirchley scores clearly better on lgbtq+ friendly - 8/10 against 6/10.
Stirchley scores clearly better on buzz & nightlife - 7/10 against 5/10.
| If you're... | Lean towards | Because |
|---|---|---|
| Families with school-age children | Bournville | stronger combination of school and green-space scores |
| Young professionals | Stirchley | more going on in the evening and better connections |
| First-time buyers | Stirchley | better price-to-transport trade-off |
| Anyone wanting a quieter life | Bournville | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
Neither on the headline figure: they share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same. Bournville runs about £276k to buy and £1,250/mo to rent a two-bed; Stirchley is around £276k and £1,150/mo.
Bournville scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Bournville scores 9/10 for schools and 9/10 for parks; Stirchley scores 8/10 and 8/10.
Bournville scores 6/10 for transport and Stirchley scores 7/10. Journey times depend far more on where you're actually going than on a general score - set your real destinations on the Boroughly map to compare door to door.