Libbards Gate Solihull
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (B91), about 20 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35002253.
9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £520,000 across 1 sale. 3 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, C: 1, D: 1). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Solihull costs £2,197 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Widney Manor, about 380 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 1.1 km away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 129 to 131 m above sea level. 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Solihull Healthcare Partnership, about 2.5 km away. About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 56% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 26 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £520,000 | £520,000 | £520,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £665,000 | £665,000 | £665,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £580,000 | £580,000 | £580,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £497,500 | £400,000 | £595,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £462,000 | £462,000 | £462,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £386,500 | £386,500 | £386,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2017 | 5 B91 3XQ | Detached | £520,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2015 | 7 B91 3XQ | Detached | £665,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2014 | 4 B91 3XQ | Detached | £580,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2008 | 4 B91 3XQ | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2007 | 7 B91 3XQ | Detached | £595,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2007 | 4 B91 3XQ | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2002 | 8 B91 3XQ | Detached | £462,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2001 | 8 B91 3XQ | Detached | £386,500 | |
| 29 Jul 1997 | 1 B91 3XQ | Detached | £215,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 179 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1983-1990 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Solihull in 2026-27: Band D £2,197 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,465 | £1,709 | £1,953 | £2,197 | £2,686 | £3,174 | £3,662 | £4,395 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band E (36% of about 1,180 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 129 m and 131 m above sea level (130 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B91 3XQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B91 3XX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Widney Manor 346,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 380 m |
| Solihull 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.0 km | |
| Dorridge 825,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m, 22 within 800 m; nearest Winthorpe Drive Widney | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Solihull Station | 2.0 km |
| Car parks | Monkspath Hall Road Car Park | 1.4 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest PoGo Charge | 770 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 6.6 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Solihull Healthcare Partnership | 2.5 km |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Monkspath Pharmacy | 780 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Great Smiles Dental Spa | 780 m |
| Hospital | Solihull Hospital | 2.2 km |
| Police station | Police Station | 1.6 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest The Cooperative Food Solihull Cashzone | 780 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1.1 km |
| Play area | Unnamed 2,110 m² | 940 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Hillfield Park 31 ha | 660 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 2.2 km |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hillfield Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 360 m north. 6 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hillfield Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m north |
| Malvern Park Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 790 m north |
| Tilehouse Green moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shelly Coppice | Wood | 1.1 km south |
| Shelly Green | Wood | 1.2 km south-west |
| Halfmoon Coppice | Wood | 1.3 km east |
| Sanderfield Wood | Wood | 1.6 km south |
| Brian's Water | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km north-east |
| Stripes Hill | Hill | 3.5 km south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkspath Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 910 m | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Alphege Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.0 km | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Solihull Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Widney Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Alderbrook School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| Solihull College & University Centre | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| Cranmore Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.8 km | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull Golf Club B91 3SZ | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Bannatynes Health Club B91 3SZ | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| The Fieldhouse Ember Inn B91 3JU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dormston Close (8); On or near Sevington Close (7); On or near Stonebow Avenue (2); On or near Winthorpe Drive (2); On or near Greyhurst Croft (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 59% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 57% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 56% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Heyford Grove · Cherrywood Crescent · Froxmere Close · Woodston Grove · Merrington Close · Perryford Drive · Libbards Way · Glenfield Close · Sevington Close · Ashborough Drive · Winthorpe Drive · Stonebow Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.