Brookside Birmingham
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (B31), about 100 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 2703837.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 8, E: 1).
- 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 C; 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 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 40 m away, and Manor Farm Park (20 hectares) is about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 158 to 160 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Doski Medical Practice, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 47 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
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 35 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (8); Bungalow, end-terrace (3); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (11); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (12).
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 C (35% of about 770 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)
- 707 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham: up to 1 home, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Prices Square and Bell Lane: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 225 Merritts Brook Lane: up to 5 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- 766 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NW: up to 3 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- 821 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NQ: up to 12 homes, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Midland Gold Buyers, 809 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQ: up to 1 home, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- North and South of Lockwood Road: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- 899-903 Bristol Road South, Weoley, Birmingham, B31 2PA: up to 3 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
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 1LP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| B31 1LR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 158 m and 160 m above sea level (158 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 1LP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B31 1LR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northfield 643,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Longbridge 892,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Kings Norton 934,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Merritts Hill Ley Hill | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Halesowen Bus Station | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Northfield Car Park | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 15.9 km (9.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Doski Medical Practice | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aston Chemist | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northfield Health Centre | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Orthopaedic Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Bournville Lane Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holloway Head Service Station | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.2 ha | 40 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Manor Farm Park 20 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lower Tinkers Farm Allotments 2.5 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 62 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Burnt mounds in Woodlands Park, 540m and 640m west of The Pavilion, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt mounds in Woodlands Park, 540m and 640m west of The Pavilion | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Standing cross in St Leonards churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bartley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Bromwich Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Frankley Beeches | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Egg Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 15 |
2 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellfield Primary School (NC) | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Orchards Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Green Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| E-ACT Shenley Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| St Laurence Church Infant School Church of England | Primary | 4–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Laurence Church Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodcock Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bournville School | All-through | 4–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria College B31 1LD | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Oct 2009 |
| Longwill School B31 1LD | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Victoria School B31 1LD | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Fit4sport Specialists Sports and Fitness Provider B31 1PT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bellfield Junior And Infant School B31 1PT | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bramble Close (11); On or near Sage Croft (9); On or near Brookside (9); On or near Meadow Brook Road (8); On or near Bell Court (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Merritt's Hill · Bell Court · Bramble Close · Sage Croft · Gentian Close · Clun Road · Verbena Road · Vineyard Road · Wistaria Close · Bell Holloway · Merritt's Hill · Greenvale
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.