Ashted Lock Birmingham
1 address across 1 postcode (B7), about 110 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 2735523.
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- 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 Duddeston, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Eastside City Park, is about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 23.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 115 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Nechells Practice, about 900 m (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,160 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 3% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 162 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (61% of about 1,550 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 km (0.6 miles)
- Great Lister Street and Windsor Street Area: up to 2,538 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- Aston Triangle 2 Major Development Site: up to 300 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- 245 Windsor Street, Nechells, Birmingham: up to 43 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- The Graduate, 256 and 257 Great Lister Street: up to 38 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- Aston Triangle 1 Major Development Site: up to 800 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Great Brook Street: up to 590 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- EASTSIDE LOCKS FRONTING GOPSAL STREET AND CARDIGAN STREET AND BELMONT ROW: up to 762 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Land north and south of Mill Street bounded by Aston Road (A38), Dartmouth Circus, Dartmouth Middleway and the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal, Curzon Wharf, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4BS: up to 923 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
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
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 115 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B7 4AZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Duddeston 341,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Birmingham Moor Street 7.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Birmingham Snow Hill 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro) | 790 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Albert Street (West Midlands Metro) | 940 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 55 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coleshill Street Aston University | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brewery Street Coach and Lorry Parking | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ESB Energy Charging Station | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nechells Practice | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bloomsbury Pharmacy | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Birmingham Children's Hospital | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Birmingham Central Police Station | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eastside City Park 1.4 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.3 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Science Garden 1,150 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Tower Street Recreation Ground 5,060 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Storrs Place Private Allotments 1,750 m² | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Curzon Street: The former Principal Building of the Birmingham Terminus for the London-Birmingham Railway, a listed building (Grade I), 630 m (0.4 miles) south. 35 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Curzon Street: The former Principal Building of the Birmingham Terminus for the London-Birmingham Railway | Listed building, Grade I | 630 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Methodist Central Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Birmingham Gun Barrel Proof House | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Victoria Law Courts | Listed building, Grade I | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| The de Birmingham moated site, the seat of the medieval Lords of Birmingham | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Warstone Lane Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Key Hill Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Soho Loop | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Icknield Port Loop | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| Brookvale Park | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north |
| Edgbaston Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
| Halfmoon Plantation | Wood | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-west |
| Witton Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 4.8 km (3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 23.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston University Engineering Academy | Secondary | 13–19 | 270 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Aston University Mathematics School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| BOA Digital Technologies Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy | Secondary | 14–19 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Star King Solomon Academy Christian | All-through | 4–16 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| E-ACT Heartlands Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Aston Manor Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Center B7 4LY | Other catering premises | 110 m | Exempt | |
| Unite the Union B7 4EH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Aloft & The Eastside Rooms B7 4BL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 130 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2020 |
| Hump Group B7 4EJ | Distributors/Transporters | 140 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| Cleverchefs B7 4AG | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Aramark @ Aston University 2 B7 4AG | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries in Birmingha B7 4BL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Homeless One B4 7XL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| The Global Peacemakers B7 4HZ | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2022 |
| STEAMhouse B4 7RQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Aston University Engineering Academy B7 4AG | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2022 |
| cleverchefs B7 4AG | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Aramark @ Aston University 1 B7 4AG | School/college/university | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sacks of Potatoes B4 7ER | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 4 Good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Dhalings Vegan Kitchen B7 4DX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 2 Nov 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 |
| Vehicle crime | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Woodcock Street (92); On or near Dartmouth Middleway (61); On or near Heneage Street (7); On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 20 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | under 1% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | under 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 3% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 2% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 63% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 13% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 47% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | under 1% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 21% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 11% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 19% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 35% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 24% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 1% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- B7 4AZ: 1 address of 99 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Heneage Street West · Heneage Street West · Woodcock Street · Adams Street · Lister Street · Great Brook Street · Heneage Street · Windsor Street South · Holt Street · Jennens Road · Forster Street · Belmont Row
All the streets in B7 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.