Retirement properties in Solihull

If you’re looking for comfort, independence, and all the amenities you need to enjoy retirement, Solihull comes with plenty of options.

• Groceries - Find favourites like Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Tesco all within a short distance of the town centre.
• Shopping - Touchwood Shopping Centre, Mell Square, and the high street itself all offer excellent shopping opportunities with a mix of independent shops and popular brands.
• Healthcare - Solihull Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services, while GP practices like Hobs Moat Medical Centre offer more day-to-day care alongside local opticians, dentists and pharmacies.

From retail therapy to museums and green spaces, Solihull has something for everyone to enjoy, with accessible hobbies and a welcoming community on your doorstep.

• Malvern and Brueton Parks have acres of landscaped grounds and tennis courts.
• Visit the National Motorcycle Museum, which features the largest collection of British-made bikes in the world.
• Solihull Age UK runs relaxed social lunches in venues across the town, among other weekly and monthly clubs for seniors.

The surrounding area has plenty to offer retirees looking to settle in Solihull, whether you’re a nature-lover or seeking a metropolitan adventure.

• Explore cultural hubs like Birmingham which is 10 minutes away by train or 40 minutes away by car, where you can find a range of museums, theatres, and shopping opportunities in the city.
• Leamington Spa and Coventry are surrounded by lush green countryside and woodland walks, as well as rural attractions like the Middle England Alpacas, which are well worth a visit.
• The Stratford-upon-Avon Canal walking path is also nearby, perfect for birdwatching and serene waterside walks.

As you’d expect from its central setting, Solihull has excellent connections to the rest of the country, whether you drive or prefer to ride on public transport.

• By car - The M42 connects Solihull to Birmingham, with good links to Coventry, Leamington Spa, and surrounding settlements as well.
• By bus - Regular services run to Shirley, Dorridge, Knowle, and Birmingham - including the airport.
• By rail - From the centrally located Solihull Train Station you can easily travel to Birmingham, Leamington Spa and London. You can be in Birmingham city centre in 15 minutes and London in just over an hour and a half.