B4132 Birmingham
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (B7), about 760 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 2708737.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, 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 Duddeston, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 19.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 101 to 107 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bloomsbury Surgery, about 170 m away, with 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 120 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
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 44 m². Most common: Bungalow, end-terrace (2); Bungalow, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1976-1982 (2); 1996-2002 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 (92% of about 720 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)
- Bloomsbury Street Cluster of Shops: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (80 m)
- Nechells Green Community Centre, Melvina Road: up to 64 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- First Floor Unit 1, 6A The Wing Yip Centre, 278 Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham, B7 5HD, permissioned (370 m)
- 50-52 Nechells Park Road, Nechells, Birmingham, B7 5PR: up to 1 home, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Gas Works and surrounding sites: up to 1,060 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- James Memorial Homes, Stuart Street, Nechells, Birmingham, B7 5NW: up to 10 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Chester Street Industrial Units: up to 144 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Duddeston Manor Road Shops: up to 361 homes, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 1 October 2026: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, lane closure, on the footway (minor works)
- 21 September 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 23 August 2026 to 24 August 2026: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 9 addresses are between 101 m and 107 m above sea level (105 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B7 4PT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B7 5DB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Duddeston 341,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Aston 613,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Adderley Park 147,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro) | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lingard Close Nechells Green | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Brewery Street Coach and Lorry Parking | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 15 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bloomsbury Surgery | 170 m |
| Pharmacies | 17 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ipharm (UK) LTD | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rupert Street (Dental Surgery) | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Birmingham Children's Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Nechells Police Station | 60 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dixy Chicken Dine IN Cashzone | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 160 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,150 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Lime Tree Road Allotments 1.7 ha | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 5.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Aston Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brookvale Park | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Soho Loop | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) west |
| Witton Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) north |
| Icknield Port Loop | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) west |
| Halfmoon Plantation | Wood | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-west |
| Perry Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.8 km (3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 19.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 3 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 6 |
7 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 3 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsbury Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 220 m | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | 390 m | 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 |
| E-ACT Heartlands Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 690 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 |
| St Clement's Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m (0.5 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 |
| Adderley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Saviour's C of E Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Star King Solomon Academy Christian | All-through | 4–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| BOA Digital Technologies Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| E-ACT Nechells Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Vaults B7 5AP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 4 Good | 13 Feb 2018 |
| CATO CONVENIENCE B7 5AN | Retailers - other | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Siya Garden B7 4TD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Chicka Delivery Ltd B7 5AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| & Slice B7 5BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| BSG Drinks B7 5BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School B7 5BX | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Foaming Tankard B7 5BX | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2016 |
| Phat chips B7 5BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Aug 2026 |
| QSF&W B7 5BX | Retailers - other | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Aryana Post B7 5AR | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Rabeel Catering B7 5BW | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2013 |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School B7 5HA | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Moco Coffee and Company B7 5NT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2019 |
| Wing Yip B7 5NT | Distributors/Transporters | 300 m | 4 Good | 21 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near B4132 (37); On or near Bloomsbury Street (33); On or near Freeman Road (30); On or near Lingard Close (15); On or near Fowler Street (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 46% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 25% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 26% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 37% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Bloomsbury Walk · Freeman Road · Cato Street North · Nechells Place · Lingard Close · Fowler Street · Bloomsbury Street · Saltley Road · Nechells Park Road · St Clements Road · Thimble Mill Lane · Charles Drive
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.