Basil Road Birmingham
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (B31), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2700664.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 1996 the median was £35,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 7).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 B; 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 Northfield, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Ley Hill Recreation Ground, is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 168 to 170 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Doski Medical Practice, about 680 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 119 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | £35,000 | £35,000 | £35,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 1996 | 1 B31 5PS | Terraced | £35,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (3); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1930-1949 (6); 1991-1995 (2); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (social) (3); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (53% of about 1,520 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)
- 225 Merritts Brook Lane: up to 5 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- North and South of Lockwood Road: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 821 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NQ: up to 12 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 899-903 Bristol Road South, Weoley, Birmingham, B31 2PA: up to 3 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 17 August 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| B31 5PS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B31 1UJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 168 m and 170 m above sea level (169 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 1UJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B31 5PS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northfield 643,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Longbridge 892,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Kings Norton 934,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barnsdale Crescent Ley Hill | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Halesowen Bus Station | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsbury's Northfield Car Park | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 16.7 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Doski Medical Practice | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knights Royston Hall Pharmacy | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northfield Health Centre | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Orthopaedic Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Bournville Lane Police Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Holloway Head Service Station | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ley Hill Recreation Ground 20 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.1 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lower Tinkers Farm Allotments 2.5 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 22 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Black Horse public house, a listed building (Grade II*), 880 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Black Horse public house | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Standing cross in St Leonards churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Moated site of Frankley Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bartley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Egg Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Frankley Beeches | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Bromwich Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Bedlam Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 12 |
2 of the street's 12 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bellfield Primary School (NC) | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Meadows Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Forestdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Laurence Church Infant School Church of England | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Laurence Church Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Green Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| E-ACT Shenley Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodcock Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merritts Cafe B31 1UJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Jun 2025 |
| New Ruby Takeaway B31 1UJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Post Office B31 1UJ | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 23 Apr 2010 |
| Best Convenience B31 1UJ | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 20 Jun 2019 |
| Jack's Fish and Chips B31 1UJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 May 2025 |
| One Stop Stores B31 1UJ | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Best Convenience Store B31 1UJ | Retailers - other | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Trescott Road Care Home B31 5QA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Tri Natural Fuel B31 5QA | Other catering premises | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Premier Cheverton Road Off Licence B31 1RS | Retailers - other | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jul 2026 |
| The Orchards Primary Academy B31 1TX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2023 |
| The Original Peppersmith Limited B31 1QS | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Allens Cross Community Association B31 1RH | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| St Bart's Local Pantry B31 1RH | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Bab's Off Licence/Lifestyle Express B31 5PJ | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Jun 2009 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Norman Lane (41); On or near Basil Grove (33); On or near Barnsdale Crescent (18); On or near Basil Road (12); On or near Tudbury Road (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
Norman Lane · Hoggs Lane · Basil Grove · Frankley Lodge Road · Trescott Road · Honiton Crescent · Tudbury Road · Elmdale Crescent · Honiton Close · Waterworks Drive · Elmdale Grove · Cheverton Road
All the streets in B31 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.