Devon Way Birmingham
251 addresses across 2 postcodes (B31), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2751947.
- 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 18% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Longbridge, about 230 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Austin Park, is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 167 to 169 m above sea level.
- Noise: 248 of its 251 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Great Park Medical Group, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 295 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2024 | 2 B31 2TS | Other | £3,750,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2022 | 1 B31 2TS | Other | £6,850,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Nov 2020 | 3 B31 2TS | Other | £5,759,369 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Nov 2016 | 1A B31 2TS | Other | £10,835,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
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 (56% of about 790 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)
- Park Square B: up to 156 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- FORMER MG ROVER GROUP SITE SOUTH WORKS LICKEY ROAD: up to 220 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Land at Reabrook Road (former BCC Housing Depot), Longbridge, Birmingham, B31 4EN: up to 8 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- King Khan, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham: up to 13 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- LAND REAR OF 145 AND 147 TESSALL LANE: up to 4 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- FORMER MG ROVER WORKS BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH: up to 160 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Land off Dalmuir Road, Longbridge, Birmingham,: up to 205 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at West Longbridge, West and North of the A38 Bristol Road South, Former MG Factory site, Longbridge, Birmingham, B45: up to 183 homes, permissioned (680 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 251 addresses are between 167 m and 169 m above sea level (169 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 2SQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B31 2TS | 18% | 18% | 18% | 77% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Longbridge 892,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 230 m |
| Northfield 643,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Kings Norton 934,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Devon Way Longbridge | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Alvechurch - Red Lion PH | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Premier Inn Birmingham South (Rubery) Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 120 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 17.3 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Great Park Medical Group | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knights Longbridge Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | West Heath Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Rubery Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Michael's Express Cashzone | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Austin Park 1.9 ha | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.0 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 550 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | The Leys 2.3 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coney Green Drive Allotments 2.0 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 6.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hawkesley Farm moated site, a scheduled monument, 610 m (0.4 miles) east. 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 | 610 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bedlam Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| The Grove | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Balaam's Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Rednal Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Upper Bittell Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 | 29 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 219 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 251 |
248 of the street's 251 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 Columba's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Meadows Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 870 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 |
| Turves Green Boys' School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Turves Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Colmers Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Mar 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; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rubery Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rednal Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rednal Hill Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cofton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallaglio RugbyWorks B31 2TS | Other catering premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Poundland B31 2TS | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Longbridge Birmingham B31 2TS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Argos (in Sainsbury's) B31 2UQ | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Karibunis Restaurant B31 2AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer B31 2UQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Holland & Barrett B31 2UQ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Peppers City Takeout B31 2UQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 4 Good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Istanbul grill B31 2UT | Other catering premises | 180 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 3CJ Cycle Centre B31 2UT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Greggs B31 2UQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2020 |
| The Longbridge Tap B31 2UT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Zest, Bournville College Of Further Education B31 2AJ | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2023 |
| South and City College B31 2AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Everlast Fitness Limited B31 2SU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 101 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 74 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Burglary | 15 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Possession of weapons | 11 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (130); On or near High Street (76); On or near Kemshead Avenue (30); On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (29); On or near Broughton Crescent (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 10% | 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
Longbridge Lane · College Street · Tessall Lane · High Street · Bristol Road South · Kemshead Avenue · West Works Way · Broughton Crescent · Eden Close · Millbrook Drive · Falfield Grove · The Roundabout
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.