Brough Close Birmingham
18 addresses across 1 postcode (B7), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2701398.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £165,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 6, D: 1, G: 1).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Aston, about 840 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 19.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 108 to 109 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Nechells Practice, about 390 m away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £165,500 | £165,500 | £165,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £88,000 | £88,000 | £88,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £46,000 | £46,000 | £46,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2019 | 23 B7 5HX | Semi-detached | £165,500 | |
| 29 Sep 2017 | 10 B7 5HX | Terraced | £88,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2002 | 12 B7 5HX | Terraced | £46,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); Flat (3); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1976-1982 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5); owner-occupied (4).
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 (92% of about 720 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)
- First Floor Unit 1, 6A The Wing Yip Centre, 278 Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham, B7 5HD, permissioned (310 m)
- Bloomsbury Street Cluster of Shops: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- 50-52 Nechells Park Road, Nechells, Birmingham, B7 5PR: up to 1 home, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Chester Street Industrial Units: up to 144 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Gas Works and surrounding sites: up to 1,060 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- 9 Lichfield Road, Birmingham: up to 1 home, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Holland Road West Industrial Units: up to 117 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- James Memorial Homes, Stuart Street, Nechells, Birmingham, B7 5NW: up to 10 homes, permissioned (620 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 18 addresses are between 108 m and 109 m above sea level (108 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B7 5HX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Aston 613,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Duddeston 341,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Witton (West Midlands) 342,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 52 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cromwell Street Nechells Green | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Brewery Street Coach and Lorry Parking | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Birmingham (Aston) | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nechells Practice | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest J Docter | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rupert Street (Dental Surgery) | 390 m |
| Hospital | Birmingham Children's Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Nechells Police Station | 380 m |
| Cash machines | Dixy Chicken Dine IN Cashzone | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 160 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,150 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Aston Park 4.3 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Lime Tree Road Allotments 1.7 ha | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 5.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Aston Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Key Hill Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brookvale Park | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Witton Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) north |
| Soho Loop | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
| Icknield Port Loop | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
| Halfmoon Plantation | Wood | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-west |
| Perry Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 19.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 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 | 14 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 18 |
14 of the street's 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 100 m | No published inspection |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | 180 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| St Clement's Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Manor Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| E-ACT Heartlands Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Star King Solomon Academy Christian | All-through | 4–16 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Aston Tower Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| E-ACT Nechells Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| King Edward VI Aston School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Sep 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; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Aston Manor Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School B7 5HA | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Moco Coffee and Company B7 5NT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2019 |
| Wing Yip B7 5NT | Distributors/Transporters | 200 m | 4 Good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Minmin, Wing Yip Centre B7 5NT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Patsyjoe's Pantry B7 5NT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2019 |
| Double Bubble Streetfood B7 5NT | Mobile caterer | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Birmingham Ichiban B7 5HD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 4 Good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Kumaya Izakaya B7 5HD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rabeel Catering B7 5BW | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2013 |
| Cromwell Junior And Infant School B7 5BA | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Safara B7 5EE | Mobile caterer | 290 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| & Slice B7 5BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Black Country Kitchens Ltd B7 5HT | Manufacturers/packers | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Mar 2026 |
| BSG Drinks B7 5BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School B7 5BX | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Walter Street (25); On or near Marton Close (9); On or near Brough Close (8); On or near Charles Drive (7); On or near Chadsmoor Terrace (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 57% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 25% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 7% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 21% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 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
- B7 5HX: 18 addresses of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Marton Close · Walter Street · Charles Drive · Thimble Mill Lane · Chadsmoor Terrace · Nechells Park Road · Cheston Road · William Henry Street · Fowler Street · Bloomsbury Street · Rocky Lane · Railway Terrace
All the streets in B7 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.