Cedar Way Birmingham
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (B31), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2700713.
- 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 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 Northfield, about 840 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 168 to 169 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is West Heath Surgery, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 89 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
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 B (38% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, AUSTIN VILLAGE CONSERVATION AREA (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): AUSTIN VILLAGE CONSERVATION AREA, ARTICLE 4 (2), 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)
- 34-36 The Mill Walk: up to 4 homes, permissioned (130 m)
- Dennings Mica Home & Garden, 1183 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2SL: up to 3 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 1107 Bristol Road South: up to 2 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- King Khan, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham: up to 13 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- LAND REAR OF 145 AND 147 TESSALL LANE: up to 4 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Reabrook Road (former BCC Housing Depot), Longbridge, Birmingham, B31 4EN: up to 8 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Broseley Avenue, West Heath, Birmingham: up to 4 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 76 Alvechurch Road, West Heath, Birmingham, B31 3QW: up to 2 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 31 October 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 168 m and 169 m above sea level (168 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 4DP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B31 4HR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northfield 643,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Longbridge 892,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Kings Norton 934,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clunbury Road Turves Green | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Alvechurch - Red Lion PH | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Northfield Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 16.3 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Heath Surgery | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knights Redhill Pharmacy | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | West Heath Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Rubery Police Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,430 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.0 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.1 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coney Green Drive Allotments 2.0 ha | 130 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hawkesley Farm moated site, a scheduled monument, 630 m (0.4 miles) south. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hawkesley Farm moated site | Scheduled monument | 630 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Grove | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Bedlam Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| High Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Merecroft Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Balaam's Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turves Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 260 m | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 260 m | No published inspection |
| Turves Green Boys' School | Secondary | 11–18 | 360 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Meadows Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Heath Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| 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) |
| West Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cofton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Laurence Church Infant School Church of England | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coney Green Respite Services B31 4DT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2013 |
| Northfield Conservative Club B31 4HL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 4 Good | 10 Jan 2024 |
| The Woodpecker Public House B31 4HA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Woodpecker Kitchen / Kiddys Playhouse Kitchen B31 4HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nisa B31 4BL | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Minhs Restaurant B31 4BL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 22 May 2025 |
| Somerfield/Co-Operative Group B31 4BL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2010 |
| Turves Green Primary School B31 4BP | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| King Edward Vi Northfield School For Girls B31 4BP | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Longbridge Baptist Church B31 4BW | Other catering premises | 290 m | Exempt | |
| So Good catering services B31 4ED | Other catering premises | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rainey Community Creations CIC B31 4BW | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Turves Green Boys School B31 4BS | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2024 |
| CKM Kitchen Ltd B31 4AW | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cammie's Kitchen B31 4BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 5 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Oak Walk (36); On or near The Mill Walk (18); On or near Heathlands Grove (11); On or near Rowan Way (6); On or near Maple Way (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 70% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 32% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 47% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 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
Nearby streets
Laburnum Way · Longbridge Lane · Coney Green Drive · Coney Green Drive · Hawkesley Drive · The Oak Walk · Rowan Way · The Mill Walk · Adstone Grove · Maple Way · Heathlands Grove · Impey Road
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.