Retirement properties in Shirley

Shirley is well-equipped with the essential services and amenities you need to enjoy a comfortable life, along with fantastic leisure and shopping opportunities in the centre. 

• Shopping - find a variety of shops, cafés, and restaurants on the high street, with even more in the Parkgate Shopping Centre. Shirley has a wide range of major supermarkets, including Asda, Sainsbury’s, and Aldi. 
• GPs - several GP practices serve Shirley, including Shirley Medical Centre and Haslucks Green Medical Centre.
• Pharmacies - chain pharmacies such as Boots, Lloyds Pharmacy are present in the centre, as well as local independents.
• Hospitals - Solihull Hospital is 10 minutes away, providing outpatient and minor injury services. Heartlands Hospital (22 minutes away) offers A&E and specialist services.

The compact nature of Shirley makes it easy to find familiar, sociable places, create connections within the community, and enjoy a wide range of activities. 

• Catch up with friends and family at independent coffee shops, tea rooms, and bakeries.
• Meet new people at coffee mornings and knit-and-natter groups at community centres.
• Indulge your interests with others at book clubs, hobby groups, or develop your digital skills at computer classes for seniors.
• Spend time in nature in Shirley Park, where you can stroll through beautiful gardens, play a game of tennis, and enjoy a cup of tea at the café.

Whether you want to keep fit, volunteer, or explore nearby areas, Shirley’s combination of calm suburb and city convenience has something for all types of senior living.

• Nature lovers can enjoy gentle strolls along the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal, while Hillfield Park and Brueton Park provide scenic walking opportunities and places to relax.
• Shirley Farmers' Market runs regularly, where you can purchase fresh produce and handmade crafts.
• Solihull town centre is just 10 minutes away by bus or car, where you can easily spend a whole day shopping and indulging at local eateries.
• Day trips to Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, or areas in the Cotswolds open up more opportunities to explore culture and history in the region.

Shirley is tucked away near Solihull, making it ideally placed to reach towns and cities nearby and further afield with ease.

• By car - Close access to the M42, A34, and A41 provides plenty of routes to locations around the UK. Driving by car to Birmingham Airport or Solihull Hospital typically takes 15–20 minutes.
• By bus - Frequent local bus services can take you to Solihull in 10 mins, Birmingham city centre in around 30–40 minutes, and  Birmingham Airport and NEC in 30 mins.
• By rail - Shirley Station offers direct trains to Birmingham Moor Street and Snow Hill, which take around 25 minutes.