Coventry Road Solihull, Birmingham
44 addresses across 4 postcodes (B26), about 290 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 2706532.
- Energy: 29 homes have an energy certificate (D: 24, E: 5).
- Flood: 6 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 Marston Green, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sheldon Country Park, is about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 98 to 107 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 44 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Coventry Road Practice, about 250 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,000 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 367 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (29). Built: 1930-1949 (28); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (23); rented (private) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 (53% of about 700 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)
- Car park behind Sheldon Local Centre: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (200 m)
- Land at former Ivy Club, 2296 Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3JR: up to 50 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- 154 Common Lane, Sheldon, Birmingham: up to 1 home, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adjacent 39 Romford Close: up to 4 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- ADJACENT 72 KEBLE GROVE: up to 2 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- 82-86 Common Lane: up to 11 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 27 Hollywell Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3BS: up to 2 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Valley Church Centre, Gaydon Road, Elmdon, Solihull B92 9BN: up to 14 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 5 November 2026 to 6 November 2026: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
- 20 November 2026 to 24 November 2026: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the footway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 28 October 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Remedial works, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
- 22 September 2026 to 2 October 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands), Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B26 3JX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B26 3JT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B26 3JU | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 5 / 4 | unlikely |
| B26 3LJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 44 addresses are between 98 m and 107 m above sea level (103 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 3JT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B26 3JU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B26 3JX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B26 3LJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Marston Green 589,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Olton 463,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Acocks Green 418,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coalway Avenue Sheldon | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 210 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Coventry Road Practice | 250 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pan Pharmacy | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 240 m |
| Hospital | Brooklands Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Acocks Green Police Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | BSM AM 2 PM Cashzone | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sheldon Country Park 66 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Elmdon Park 69 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George V Memorial Field 13 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shaftsbury Road Allotments 3,390 m² | 330 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 136 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Giles, a listed building (Grade II*), 710 m (0.4 miles) north. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Giles | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Hob's Moat, 60m north of Castle Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hob's Moat | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Kent's Moat | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Billsmore Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Mill Pool Spinney | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Elmdon Coppice | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Crescent Wood Island | Island | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 39 | 44 | 44 |
5 of the street's 44 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 Thomas More Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Valley Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stanville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lyndon School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mapledene Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Elms Farm Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lyndon Green Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lyndon Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Olton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Garretts Green Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Event Space B26 3JU | Mobile caterer | 80 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Helzcakes B26 3LH | Other catering premises | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| CUPPA CHAII (SMALL HEATH BIRMINGHAM) LTD B26 3JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Rios Piri Piri Sheldon B26 3JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jul 2023 |
| The Sheldon Ivy Leaf Sports And Soci B26 3JR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2012 |
| Dixy chicken B26 3JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | Unknown | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Titash Restaurant B26 3JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Gr.eat Souvlakis B26 3JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 4 Good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Mahal Sweet Centre B26 3JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 14 May 2025 |
| The Atlantic Cod B26 3JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Big Pizza B26 3LF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2022 |
| Sapore B26 3JH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2020 |
| Pizza Hut B26 3JH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Sheldon UK Fried Chicken B26 3JH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Turkish Platter Restaurant B26 3JH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 11 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 189 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 |
| Robbery | 35 |
| Vehicle crime | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (279); On or near A45 (26); On or near Sheaf Lane (17); On or near Trysull Avenue (10); On or near Deepdale Avenue (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 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) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: SEVERN TRENT WATER: Remedial works, 28 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 20 November 2026 to 24 November 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 5 November 2026 to 6 November 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- B26 3JX: 40 addresses
- B26 3JT: 2 addresses
- B26 3JU: 1 address of 36 in the postcode
- B26 3LJ: 1 address of 65 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Corville Gardens · Bayford Avenue · Rectory Park Road · Deepdale Avenue · Trysull Avenue · Mardon Road · Shaftsbury Road · Sheaf Lane · Goldthorne Avenue · Forest Hill Road · Hob's Moat Road · Bantry Close
All the streets in B26 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.