Derrydown Close Birmingham
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (B23), about 60 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 2707813.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 4, F: 3).
- 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 Gravelly Hill, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 126 to 128 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 Reservoir Road Surgery, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 25% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 228 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
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 49 m². Most common: Flat (6); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1983-1990 (4); 1900-1929 (4); before 1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8).
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 (60% of about 870 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: in a protected area: THE BIRMINGHAM (THE GARDENS, ERDINGTON) TPO 2011.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 71 Fentham Road, Stockland Green: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- Land to the rear of, 102 and 104 Hunton Road: up to 2 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- 301 Reservoir Road, Stockland Green, Birmingham, B23 6DF: up to 5 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- 93 Gravelly Hill North, Erdington, Birmingham: up to 9 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- Land to the rear of, 96 & 98 Fentham Road, Stockland Green, Birmingham, B23 6AN: up to 5 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- Former Highcroft Hospital Site, Fentham Road, Stockland Green: up to 128 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- Former Highcroft Hospital Site, Highcroft Road, Stockland Green: up to 33 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- 2 Hermitage Road, Erdington, Birmingham,: up to 1 home, permissioned (460 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, 0 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B23 6BW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B23 6BN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 126 m and 128 m above sea level (127 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 6BN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B23 6BW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gravelly Hill 390,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Erdington 481,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Chester Road 659,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Milverton Road Erdington | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Machin Road Car Park | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 20 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Reservoir Road Surgery | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Erdington Community Pharmacy | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 240 m |
| Hospital | Northcroft Hospital | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Erdington Police Station | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Six Ways Filling Station Cashzone | 240 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 780 m² | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 250 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,840 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chudleigh Road Allotments 5,450 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Witton Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Witton Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Aston Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brookvale Park | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Witton Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Eachelhurst Spinney | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
| The Shrubbery | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| The Dam | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Pool Spinney | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
None of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 190 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Featherstone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stockland Green School | Secondary | 11–16 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Slade Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Osborne Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Erdington Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Osborne Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Erdington Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Abbey Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marsh Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood Centre B23 6DE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Oscott Manor School B23 6DE | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Featherstone Nursery School B23 6AU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Eden Coffee Shop B23 6DF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Jaffray Care Society B23 6FD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2013 |
| Bp Express Shopping B23 6BJ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2012 |
| C and J Masonic Catering Limited B23 6BJ | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Bill Slater House B23 6GA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 4 Good | 2 Jul 2009 |
| Nutrifun B23 6FJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 4 Good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| K Corner Shop B23 6EN | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2020 |
| Tesco Stores Ltd B23 6DS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Transilvania B23 6BA | Retailers - other | 320 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Une Belle Epoque B23 6BA | Other catering premises | 320 m | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Aurora at Gravelly Hill Mews B23 6BP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Domino's Pizza B23 6BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 132 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Windsor Place (53); On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre (38); On or near The Gardens (33); On or near Derrydown Close (19); On or near Bristol Road (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 25% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 16% | 1% |
| Social rented | 52% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 19% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 32% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 19% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 10% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 19% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 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) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
Nearby streets
Birchdale Avenue · Rosedale Avenue · The Gardens · Sunnyside Avenue · Bristol Road · Ravenhurst Mews · Fentham Road · Highcroft Road · Mere Street · Staff Way · Tudor Gardens · Hospital Street
All the streets in B23 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.