Appleton Close Birmingham
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (B30), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2703764.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £205,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2).
- 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 C; Band D in Birmingham costs £2,363 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Selly Oak, about 1.1 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Valley Parkway, is about 400 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 149 to 152 m above sea level.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Selly Oak Health Centre, about 660 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £57,500 | £57,500 | £57,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2014 | 5 B30 1UY | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 30 May 2007 | 6 B30 1UY | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2005 | 3 B30 1UY | Semi-detached | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Jan 2004 | 1 B30 1UY | Terraced | £155,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jun 1996 | 7 B30 1UY | Semi-detached | £57,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 103 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (1); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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 C (30% of about 730 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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Wallis House, 24 Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6QX: up to 57 homes, permissioned (550 m)
- Selly Oak Hospital, Raddlebarn Road, Bournville & Cotteridge: up to 153 homes, permissioned (580 m)
- Land next to 25 Oak Tree Lane (facing Lottie Road), Selly Oak, Birmingham: up to 1 home, permissioned (680 m)
- Frederick House, 2-6 Frederick Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6PB: up to 4 homes, permissioned (730 m)
- Elliott Road, Vacant site to the North of Elliott House, Selly Oak, Birmingham: up to 1 home, permissioned (790 m)
- The Beeches, Selly Oak Road, Bournville: up to 21 homes, permissioned (830 m)
- Land at 1-3 Winnie Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B26 6JU: up to 2 homes, permissioned (830 m)
- Bristol Road South and Chapel Lane (The Triangle site): up to 102 homes, not permissioned (900 m)
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 6 addresses are between 149 m and 152 m above sea level (150 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 1TH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| B30 1UY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Selly Oak 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km |
| Bournville 996,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km | |
| Kings Norton 934,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m, 33 within 800 m; nearest Acacia Road Bournville | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 5.9 km |
| Car parks | Q-Park Qemc | 2.0 km |
| EV charging points | 16 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 560 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 13.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Selly Oak Health Centre | 660 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Bournville Pharmacy | 530 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Oakville Dental Health Centre | 510 m |
| Hospital | Selly Oak Hospital (Acute) | 520 m |
| Police station | Bournville Lane Police Station | 690 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Morrisons Daily - Bournville Sycamore Rd | 490 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Valley Parkway 4.8 ha | 400 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest The Oval Play Area 260 m² | 400 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 410 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,920 m² | 770 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 8.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Burnt mounds in Woodlands Park, 540m and 640m west of The Pavilion, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km south-west. 41 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt mounds in Woodlands Park, 540m and 640m west of The Pavilion | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km south-west |
| Winterbourne Botanic Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km north-east |
| Highbury Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Wood | Wood | 400 m east |
| The Grove | Wood | 2.1 km north |
| Merecroft Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km south |
| Edgbaston Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km north-east |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 4.0 km north-west |
| Gay Hill | Hill | 4.5 km south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | 16 plus | 19–99 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| Bournville Village Primary | Primary | 5–11 | 390 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School | Secondary | 11–19 | 520 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The University of Birmingham School | Secondary | 11–19 | 710 m | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m | No published inspection |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Bournville School | All-through | 4–16 | 1.3 km | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kings Norton Girls' School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Tiverton Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Stirchley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sellywood House B30 1TJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Oak Tree House B30 1TU | Other catering premises | 190 m | 4 Good | 2 Aug 2018 |
| Bournville Grange B30 1TX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Selly Oak Methodist Church B29 6HT | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2013 |
| Dame Elizabeth Hall B30 1UA | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2011 |
| Fircroft College B29 6LH | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant B30 2AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2022 |
| Bournville Garden Centre B30 2AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Selly Oak Trust School B29 6HZ | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Acorns Childrens Hospice Trust B29 6HZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Oaks Day Nursery and Pre-School B29 6LG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Bournville Village Primary School B30 1JY | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| The Oaks Cafe (WMRC) B29 6JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Russell's Butchers B30 2AA | Other catering premises | 490 m | 4 Good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Bournville Bread Basket B30 2AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m | 4 Good | 12 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Acorn Close (13); On or near Linnet Close (9); On or near Oak Tree Lane (9); On or near Westholme Croft (6); On or near Sellywood Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Hoyland Way · Lower Moor · Oak Tree Lane · Westholme Croft · Linnet Close · Acorn Close · Selly Oak Road · Sellywood Road · Kestrel Grove · Goldfinch Close · Acacia Road · Firbank Close
All the streets in B30 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.