Clay Drive Birmingham
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (B32), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2700188.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £312,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 4, E: 2, F: 1).
- Flood: 8 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 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 Rowley Regis, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Woodgate Valley Country Park, is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 197 to 199 m above sea level.
- Noise: 21 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lapal Medical Practice, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 96% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £312,000 | £312,000 | £312,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | £179,950 | £125,000 | £285,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £127,000 | £127,000 | £127,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £129,500 | £129,500 | £129,500 |
| 2016 | 2 | £135,500 | £111,000 | £160,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £112,500 | £112,500 | £112,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £114,500 | £114,500 | £114,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £118,500 | £118,500 | £118,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £99,500 | £99,500 | £99,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £169,950 | £169,950 | £169,950 |
| 2003 | 1 | £139,995 | £139,995 | £139,995 |
| 2002 | 1 | £74,000 | £74,000 | £74,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 4A B32 1BE | Detached | £312,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2021 | 4A B32 1BE | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2021 | 17 B32 1BE | Terraced | £182,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2021 | 11 B32 1BE | Terraced | £179,950 | Leasehold. |
| 21 May 2021 | 35 B32 1BE | Semi-detached | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Apr 2021 | 19 B32 1BE | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2018 | 31 B32 1BE | Terraced | £127,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2017 | 19 B32 1BE | Terraced | £129,500 | |
| 29 Apr 2016 | 4 B32 1BE | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 17 B32 1BE | Terraced | £111,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2015 | 11 B32 1BE | Terraced | £112,500 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Apr 2012 | 19 B32 1BE | Terraced | £114,500 | |
| 1 Sep 2006 | 25 B32 1BE | Terraced | £118,500 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Oct 2005 | 17 B32 1BE | Terraced | £99,500 | |
| 22 Oct 2004 | 12 B32 1BE | Semi-detached | £169,950 | |
| 30 May 2003 | 2 B32 1BE | Semi-detached | £139,995 | |
| 13 Sep 2002 | 19 B32 1BE | Flat or maisonette | £74,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Sep 1999 | 21 B32 1BE | Semi-detached | £37,000 | |
| 10 Sep 1999 | 11 B32 1BE | Terraced | £54,950 | Leasehold. |
| 8 May 1998 | 25 B32 1BE | Terraced | £54,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Apr 1998 | 2 B32 1BE | Semi-detached | £51,000 | |
| 30 Nov 1995 | 31 B32 1BE | Terraced | £39,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Nov 1995 | 11 B32 1BE | Terraced | £48,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1950-1966 (2); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
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 (43% of about 750 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.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 6 October 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 18 August 2026 to 19 August 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B32 1BE | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 6 / 5 | unlikely |
| B32 1BD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 197 m and 199 m above sea level (198 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 1BD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B32 1BE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rowley Regis 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Old Hill 154,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Langley Green 161,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Howley Grange School Lapal | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Halesowen Bus Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 17.9 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lapal Medical Practice | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grange Pharmacy | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oakleigh Dental Practice | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Rowley Regis Hospital | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Halesowen Police Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-Op - Spies Lane Cashzone | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodgate Valley Country Park 202 ha | 390 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Quinton Recreation Ground 2.2 ha | 210 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Howley Grange Allotments 3,780 m² | 150 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 202 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Leasowes, a registered park or garden (Grade I), 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Leasowes | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Warley Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Mucklow Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Broadhidley Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Breaches Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Pitts Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Cooper's Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.7 | 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 |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 22 |
21 of the street's 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howley Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Lift Four Dwellings Secondary | Secondary | 11–16 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Quinton Church Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift Four Dwellings Primary | Primary | 2–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lapal Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Perryfields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Leasowes High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Perryfields Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| World's End Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| World's End Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hurst Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Nonsuch Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapal Grange Preschool B62 0HY | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| THE WASPS B62 0HY | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Howley Grange Kindergarten Limited B62 0HS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Traffic Information Services (Tis) L B32 1AF | Other catering premises | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Jumping Jac's Nursery B62 0EH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parkfield Close (5); On or near Clay Drive (5); On or near Samuels Road (2); On or near Chichester Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 96% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 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) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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 5 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: SEVERN TRENT WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 6 October 2026 to 7 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Chichester Drive · Samuels Road · Parkfield Close · Collins Close · Bournebrook Crescent · Goodrest Avenue · Seven Acres Road · Powell Avenue · Clewley Grove · Stourton Road · Chichester Drive · Jackson Way
All the streets in B32 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.