Bovingdon Road Birmingham
21 addresses across 1 postcode (B35), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2735551.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 16).
- 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 65% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chester Road, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 82 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Eden Court Medical Practice, about 60 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 12% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 421 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 51 m². Most common: Flat (12); House, mid-terrace (8). Built: 1996-2002 (20). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (14); owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 (46% of about 650 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)
- Former Cincinatti Building, Hanson's Bridge Road: up to 80 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Bagot Arms, Eachelhurst Road, Pype Hayes, Birmingham, B24 0QL: up to 52 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Greenwood Academy, Farnborough Road, Castle Vale: up to 124 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
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 20 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 20 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 20 low and 0 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 82 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 6QD | 100% | 65% | 65% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chester Road 659,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Erdington 481,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Water Orton 47,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Round Moor Walk Castle Vale | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Car parks | M Castle Bromwich Car Park | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eden Court Medical Practice | 60 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castle Vale Pharmacy | 120 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castle Dental Care | 120 m |
| Hospital | Northcroft Hospital | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Erdington Police Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,820 m² | 270 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 7.0 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Allotments | Castle Vale Allotments 2.1 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 4.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bromwich Castle, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bromwich Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Castle Bromwich Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dragonfly Pool | Lake or reservoir | 940 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Plants Brook Reservoirs | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Grey Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Black Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Langley Hill Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Parkhill Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.4 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 21 | 21 |
7 of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Vale Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 80 m | No published inspection |
| Topcliffe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 240 m | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Chivenor Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pegasus Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): 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 |
| Lift Greenwood | Secondary | 11–18 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Gunter Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Paget Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Firs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Walmley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Vale Residents Association B35 6QP | Other catering premises | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Castle Vale Nursery School B35 6DU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2013 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy B35 6DL | Retailers - other | 120 m | Exempt | |
| Castle Vale Post Office B35 6DL | Retailers - other | 120 m | Exempt | |
| Bengal 30Five B35 6DL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jul 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd B35 6DX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2017 |
| Starbucks Coffee Company B35 6DX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Currys B35 6DX | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Sainsbury's B35 6HB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Tk Maxx B35 6HB | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2010 |
| Topcliffe Primary Academy B35 6BS | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2018 |
| Argos Ltd B35 6HB | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2017 |
| Castle Vale Food Pantry B35 7HY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2024 |
| The Tyburn House B35 6AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 206 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 89 |
| Vehicle crime | 20 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Robbery | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brabazon Grove (193); On or near Lanark Croft (119); On or near Bovingdon Road (25); On or near Cosford Crescent (20); On or near Bond Drive (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 12% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 80% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 36% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 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) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 41% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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
- B35 6QD: 21 addresses
Nearby streets
Brabazon Grove · Abingdon Way · Biggin Close · Cranwell Way · Johnson Drive · Whittle Croft · Chigwell Close · Lanark Croft · Longcroft Close · Cosford Crescent · Bond Drive · Melksham Square
All the streets in B35 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.