Brookvale Road Witton, Birmingham
2 addresses across 1 postcode (B6), about 370 m long. USRN 2705118.
- Flood: 4 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 A; 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 Witton (West Midlands), about 910 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Perry Park, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 18.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 95 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 Perry Park Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 200 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 23% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 723 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 2018 | RIVER WORKS B6 7EU | Other | £4,800,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (45% of about 1,500 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)
- Land at Holford Drive: up to 458 homes, not permissioned (290 m)
- 111 Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2ET: up to 1 home, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- PLOT 2 Former BCU City North Campus Franchise Street: up to 18 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- PLOT 1 Former BCU City North Campus Franchise Street: up to 125 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- PLOT 3 Former BCU City North Campus Franchise Street: up to 34 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 133 Aldridge Road, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Temple Publishers Ltd, 135 Aldridge Road: up to 1 home, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- PLOT 4 Former BCU City North Campus Franchise Street: up to 34 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 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, 4 at medium risk and 59 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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 95 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 7EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Witton (West Midlands) 342,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Perry Barr 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Aston 613,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holford Drive Perry Barr | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Airport Parking Essentials | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Perry Park Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Health Plus Pharmacy | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Walsall Road (Dental Surgery) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Northcroft Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police Custody Suite | 220 m |
| Cash machines | Cash machine One Stop Retail Park Halifax | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Perry Park 17 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 670 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oldford Farm Allotments 4.1 ha | 360 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Perry Bridge, a scheduled monument, 790 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Bridge | Scheduled monument | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Witton Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Aston Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Witton Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Brookvale Park | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Halfmoon Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Garden Grove | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Perry Wood | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 18.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 2 | 2 |
None of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 360 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Broadway Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Canterbury Cross Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Inadequate (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brookvale Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 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: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Birchfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marsh Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Vale Catering Management Ltd B6 7AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2019 |
| Prince Albert High School B42 2TU | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| OPTI UP CIC B42 2TU | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Centresoft Ltd B6 7AF | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2010 |
| Eden Boys School B42 2SY | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 May 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 229 |
| Drugs | 193 |
| Public order | 172 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 104 |
| Possession of weapons | 13 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pavilion Drive (721); On or near Third Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 23% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 36% | 17% |
| Private rented | 38% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 27% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 24% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 26% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 29% | 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 | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 76% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 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
- B6 7EU: 2 addresses of 138 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Pavilion Drive · Holford Way · Oscott Gardens · Amal Way · Gavin Way · Queensway
All the streets in B6 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.