Brookdale Grove Birmingham
1 address across 1 postcode (B26), about 140 m long. USRN 2753588.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 10).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are 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 Marston Green, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sheldon Country Park, is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 97 to 98 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Church Road Surgery, about 360 m away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 80 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
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10). Built: 2019 (10).
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 (37% of about 1,030 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)
- 27 Hollywell Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3BS: up to 2 homes, permissioned (40 m)
- 82-86 Common Lane: up to 11 homes, permissioned (110 m)
- ADJACENT 72 KEBLE GROVE: up to 2 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- Land adjacent 39 Romford Close: up to 4 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- 154 Common Lane, Sheldon, Birmingham: up to 1 home, permissioned (390 m)
- St Giles Rectory, Site of Former, Church Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3TT, Sheldon: up to 11 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- 78 New Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3AY: up to 27 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- land Adjacent to 11 Brays Road: up to 1 home, permissioned (640 m (0.4 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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 97 m and 98 m above sea level (98 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 3DD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Marston Green 589,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Lea Hall 443,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Acocks Green 418,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hollywell Road Lyndon End | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | APH Birmingham Airport Parking | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Church Road Surgery | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pan Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Brooklands Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Acocks Green Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Premier Cashzone | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sheldon Country Park 66 ha | 140 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George V Memorial Field 13 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shaftsbury Road Allotments 3,390 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 67 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Giles, a listed building (Grade II*), 580 m (0.4 miles) east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Giles | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Kent's Moat | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Hob's Moat, 60m north of Castle Lane | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kent's Moat | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Hob's Moat | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Billsmore Wood | Wood | 3.1 km (2 miles) south |
| Alcott Wood | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Mill Pool Spinney | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Crescent Wood Island | Island | 4.9 km (3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
None of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 360 m | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stanville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lyndon Green Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lyndon Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Garretts Green Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Elms Farm Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cockshut Hill School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lyndon School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mapledene Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Valley Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little House on the Lane B26 3DB | Other catering premises | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Get N Go Convenience Store B26 3DN | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 14 May 2010 |
| Mencap B26 3TW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2010 |
| Royal Mencap Society B26 3TW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Royal Mencap Society B26 3TW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sheldon Heath Social Club B26 2RJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2011 |
| Royal Air Force Association B26 3UB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2010 |
| Costcutter Supermarket B26 2RL | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Apr 2019 |
| St Thomas More'S Rc Jun/Inf B26 3HY | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Territorial Army Centre B26 3BE | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Dec 2017 |
| St Thomas Moores Junior And Infants School B26 3HU | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 May 2026 |
| Willclare Sports & Social B26 2NX | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Cranes Park Fish Bar B26 3SG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Sheldon House B26 3HA | Other catering premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bickley Grove (21); On or near Hadyn Grove (17); On or near Leys Wood Croft (11); On or near Brays Road (11); On or near Keble Grove (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 37% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 17% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 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) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 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
- B26 3DD: 1 address of 47 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Keble Grove · Leys Wood Croft · Hollywell Road · Common Lane · Lea Drive · Hadyn Grove · Bickley Grove · Pettyfield Close · Carnford Road · Bincomb Avenue · Weaver Avenue · Woodbine Croft
All the streets in B26 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.