Apple Tree Close Birmingham
13 addresses across 1 postcode (B23), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2704648.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Birmingham costs £2,363 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Witton (West Midlands), about 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 140 m away, and Brookvale Park (25 hectares) is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 19.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 102 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Reservoir Road Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 98 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 45 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (5); Bungalow, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, end-terrace (2). Built: 1991-1995 (10); 1996-2002 (1); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Birmingham in 2026-27: Band D £2,363 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,575 | £1,838 | £2,100 | £2,363 | £2,888 | £3,413 | £3,938 | £4,726 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (50% of about 700 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): CITY WIDE HMO.
- Tree preservation orders: in a protected area: THE BIRMINGHAM (LAND BETWEEN GIPSY LANE AND BROOKVALE PARK ROAD, ERDINGTON) TPO 1993.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 259 George Road, Stockland Green, Birmingham, B23 7SD: up to 1 home, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 102 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 7UQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Witton (West Midlands) 342,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Gravelly Hill 390,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Perry Barr 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gipsy Lane Stockland Green | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Airport Parking Essentials | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Reservoir Road Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stockland Green Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stockland Green Health Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Northcroft Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police Custody Suite | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nisa Erdington | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 16 ha | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Brookvale Park 25 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 450 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marsh Hill Allotments 3.4 ha | 330 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 41 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Witton Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 560 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Witton Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Perry Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Aston Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Witton Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 560 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Brookvale Park | Lake or reservoir | 800 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Perry Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Halfmoon Plantation | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Powell's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
| Longmoor Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 19.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.0 | 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 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Birmingham: see them on the Birmingham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 170 m | No published inspection |
| Marsh Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Brookvale Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stockland Green School | Secondary | 11–16 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| E-ACT North Birmingham Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Inadequate (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hawthorn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Short Heath | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Prince Albert High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Story Wood School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
| Featherstone Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select and Save B23 7RU | Retailers - other | 150 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School B23 7HG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Ridgeway Stores B23 7RT | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Brookvale Fish Bar B23 7RT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2023 |
| Nisa B23 7RT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Abbey Rose Care Home B23 7HH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Ftk-from the kitchen B23 7RR | Other catering premises | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Marsh Hill Primary School B23 7HY | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Waterford Court B23 7WQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| George Road Baptist Church B23 7RZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2013 |
| Brookvale Jun/Inf School B23 7YB | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Taylors Orchard (28); On or near Boulton Walk (26); On or near Yerbury Grove (23); On or near Brookvale Park Road (8); On or near Ivyfield Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- B23 7UQ: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Brookvale Park Road · Taylors Orchard · Gipsy Lane · Farley Road · Yerbury Grove · Walmer Grove · Boulton Walk · Welbeck Grove · Brookvale Road · Kenneth Grove · Farrington Road · Lakeside Walk
All the streets in B23 and across Birmingham.
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 industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.