Bay Tree Close Birmingham
54 addresses across 2 postcodes (B38), about 280 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2700666.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £40,800 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 39 homes have an energy certificate (C: 28, D: 9, E: 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 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 2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 179 to 185 m above sea level.
- Noise: 18 of its 54 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hawkesley Medical Practice, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 200 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 91 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £40,800 | £40,800 | £40,800 |
| 2023 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £169,500 | £166,000 | £173,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £96,500 | £79,000 | £114,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £112,000 | £112,000 | £112,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £99,000 | £99,000 | £99,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £77,000 | £77,000 | £77,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £122,000 | £122,000 | £122,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £121,000 | £117,000 | £125,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £98,000 | £80,000 | £116,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2024 | 9 B38 9SH | Flat or maisonette | £40,800 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Sep 2023 | 14 B38 9SH | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2022 | 33 B38 9SH | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2021 | 30 B38 9SH | Terraced | £173,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2021 | 53 B38 9SH | Semi-detached | £166,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2019 | 12 B38 9SH | Terraced | £168,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2017 | 7 B38 9SH | Flat or maisonette | £79,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 May 2017 | 46 B38 9SH | Terraced | £114,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2016 | 33 B38 9SH | Terraced | £112,000 | |
| 29 Feb 2012 | 22 B38 9SH | Terraced | £99,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2011 | 22 B38 9SH | Terraced | £77,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2008 | 36 B38 9SH | Terraced | £122,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2007 | 53 B38 9SH | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2007 | 15 B38 9SH | Terraced | £117,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2006 | 12 B38 9SH | Terraced | £116,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2006 | 7 B38 9SH | Flat or maisonette | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Jul 2003 | 46 B38 9SH | Terraced | £85,000 |
Energy performance certificates
39 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (13); House, mid-terrace (13); Flat (12). Built: 1976-1982 (29); 1967-1975 (9); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (27); owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (15 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 B (54% of about 690 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)
- 372 Shannon Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 9TR: up to 1 home, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Stockmans Close: up to 44 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Primrose Estate Phase 3, Land off Foyle Road and Land off Redditch Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38: up to 82 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 13 August 2026 to 17 August 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
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 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B38 9SH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| B38 9SW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 54 addresses are between 179 m and 185 m above sea level (182 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 9SH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B38 9SW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northfield 643,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Kings Norton 934,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Longbridge 892,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bay Tree Close Hawkesley | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Alvechurch - Red Lion PH | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Northfield Car Park | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | ESB Energy Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hawkesley Medical Practice | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Browns Pharmacy | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hawkesley Health Centre | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | West Heath Hospital | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Bournville Lane Police Station | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest News Plus, Kings Norton Cashzone | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 180 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.6 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wast Hills Playing Fields 21 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | West Heath Allotments 2.6 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| High Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Merecroft Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Wast Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Gay Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| The Grove | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 | 18 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 36 | 54 |
18 of the street's 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkesley Church Primary Academy Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 2–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| West Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ark Kings Academy | All-through | 3–18 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fairway Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Heath Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wychall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Kings Norton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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: Outstanding |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cofton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows Day Nursery B38 8PS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2020 |
| Melted & Made B38 9TX | Other catering premises | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lifestyle Express - KPS Store B38 9UH | Retailers - other | 260 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 May 2026 |
| Dulce Mundo B38 9UA | Other catering premises | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Drinks World (Chatha Wines) B38 8ND | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2009 |
| Nortons Local B38 8ND | Retailers - other | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Kings fish bar B38 8ND | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 4 Good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Hawkesley Junior And Infants School B38 9TR | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Spar B38 8NA | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Hawkesley Church Primary Academy B38 9TR | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2020 |
| Morris House B38 8EJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2011 |
| News Plus B38 8EG | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Spicebox B38 8EG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Branch Road (18); On or near Arrowfield Green (12); On or near Ridgemount Drive (9); On or near Oak Turn Drive (8); On or near Hawkesley End (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 56% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 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) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
Parlows End · Bridle Mead · Hawkesley End · Ridgemount Drive · Arrowfield Green · Old Lime Gardens · Dellows Close · Oak Turn Drive · Marans Croft · Lime Walk · Green Acres Road · Green Lane
All the streets in B38 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.