Dora Road Birmingham
51 addresses across 2 postcodes (B21), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2702645.
- Sales: 48 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £175,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 42 homes have an energy certificate (C: 15, D: 19, E: 8).
- 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 The Hawthorns, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 130 to 139 m above sea level.
- Noise: 24 of its 51 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kirpal Medical Practice, about 370 m away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 241 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 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £121,000 | £121,000 | £121,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £82,000 | £81,000 | £96,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £94,000 | £94,000 | £94,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £83,500 | £80,000 | £87,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £77,000 | £77,000 | £77,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £87,500 | £87,500 | £87,500 |
| 2008 | 2 | £87,500 | £75,000 | £100,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | 12 B21 0RL | Terraced | £122,820 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 17 B21 0RL | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2021 | 44 B21 0RL | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2020 | 32 B21 0RL | Terraced | £121,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2019 | 48 B21 0RL | Terraced | £120,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Nov 2019 | 48 B21 0RL | Other | £120,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Jun 2019 | 14 B21 0RL | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2018 | 5 B21 0RL | Terraced | £130,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Aug 2017 | 48 B21 0RL | Terraced | £82,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jun 2017 | 48 B21 0RL | Terraced | £81,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Apr 2017 | 62 B21 0RL | Terraced | £96,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2016 | 36 B21 0RL | Terraced | £94,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2015 | 26 B21 0RL | Terraced | £87,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2015 | 15 B21 0RL | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2012 | 38 B21 0RL | Terraced | £77,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2011 | 36 B21 0RL | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2010 | 46 B21 0RL | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2009 | 34 B21 0RL | Flat or maisonette | £87,500 | |
| 12 Dec 2008 | 62 B21 0RL | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2008 | 62 B21 0RL | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2007 | 56 B21 0RL | Terraced | £107,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2007 | 56 B21 0RL | Terraced | £107,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Jul 2007 | 6 B21 0RL | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2007 | 46 B21 0RL | Terraced | £112,000 | |
| 2 Feb 2007 | 52 B21 0RL | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2006 | 32 B21 0RL | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2006 | 32 B21 0RL | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2006 | 26 B21 0RL | Terraced | £89,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2005 | 26 B21 0RL | Terraced | £78,000 | |
| 9 May 2005 | 40 B21 0RL | Terraced | £77,500 | |
| 26 Oct 2004 | 42 B21 0RL | Terraced | £98,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2003 | 12 B21 0RL | Terraced | £45,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2003 | 46 B21 0RL | Terraced | £59,000 | |
| 9 May 2003 | 40 B21 0RL | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2003 | 52 B21 0RL | Terraced | £59,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2002 | 52 B21 0RL | Terraced | £52,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2002 | 66 B21 0RL | Terraced | £34,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2002 | 19 B21 0RL | Terraced | £32,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2001 | 18 B21 0RL | Terraced | £33,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2001 | 26 B21 0RL | Terraced | £34,000 | |
| 14 Dec 1999 | 5 B21 0RL | Terraced | £23,500 | |
| 12 Mar 1999 | 56 B21 0RL | Terraced | £30,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Mar 1999 | 56 B21 0RL | Terraced | £30,000 | |
| 11 Feb 1999 | 32 B21 0RL | Semi-detached | £28,000 | |
| 27 Feb 1998 | 12 B21 0RL | Terraced | £18,000 | |
| 28 Nov 1997 | 52 B21 0RL | Terraced | £24,000 | |
| 20 Nov 1997 | 9 B21 0RL | Terraced | £17,000 | |
| 17 Feb 1995 | 46 B21 0RL | Terraced | £17,000 |
Energy performance certificates
42 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (34); House, end-terrace (8). Built: 1900-1929 (28); 1991-1995 (8); 1930-1949 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (18); owner-occupied (16); rented (private) (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
- 3, Dora Road, Handsworth
- 6, Dora Road, Handsworth
- 7, Dora Road, Handsworth
- 9, Dora Road, Handsworth
- 14, Dora Road, Handsworth
- 19, Dora Road, Handsworth
- 20, Dora Road, Handsworth
- 26, Dora Road, Handsworth
- 32, Dora Road, Handsworth
- 34, Dora Road, Handsworth
- 36, Dora Road, Handsworth
- 46, Dora Road, Handsworth
- 48, Dora Road, Handsworth
- 53, Dora Road, Handsworth
- 62, Dora Road, Handsworth
- 66, Dora Road, Handsworth
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 (59% of about 540 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)
- 52A BOULTON ROAD: up to 2 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- 15 BOOTH STREET: up to 8 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- Al Noor Shopping Centre, 263-265 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9RY: up to 8 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- 10 Dawson Road: up to 14 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- 12 & 14a Holyhead Road, Handsworth: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- WESTERN BUSINESS PARK: up to 310 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- 92 Hamilton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 8AH, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- SITE OF 1,3 AND 5 WAVERHILL ROAD: up to 12 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 25 August 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B21 0RL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| B21 0RH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 51 addresses are between 130 m and 139 m above sea level (136 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 0RH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B21 0RL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | The Hawthorns 334,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Smethwick Rolfe Street 404,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Jewellery Quarter 446,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | 250 m |
| Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | 730 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | 880 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tew Park Road Handsworth | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Bromwich Bus Station | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Baker Street Car Park | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 14 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 14 km (8.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kirpal Medical Practice | 370 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Deu-Chem LTD | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hapi Dental | 320 m |
| Hospital | Midland Metropolitan University Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Thornhill Road Police Station | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 100 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,550 m² | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 250 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Black Patch Recreation Ground 6.3 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 960 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Red Lion Public House, a listed building (Grade II*), 350 m north. 23 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion Public House | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m north |
| Bishop Latimer Memorial Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Remains of the Boulton and Watt Soho foundry and mint, Birmingham Canal, Smethwick | Scheduled monument | 880 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Soho Foundry Former Boulton and Watt Foundry Pattern Stores and Erecting Shops | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Handsworth Park (Formerly Victoria Park) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Smethwick Engine House | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Engine Arm Aqueduct, Warley | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Key Hill Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Soho Loop | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Icknield Port Loop | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Halfmoon Plantation | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Priory Woods | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Bromford Stop | Island | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.9 | 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 | 24 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 27 | 51 |
24 of the street's 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Boulton | Primary | 3–11 | 70 m | No published inspection |
| James Watt Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 130 m | No published inspection |
| Windsor Olympus Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grove School | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Benson | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Inadequate (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holyhead School | Secondary | 11–18 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Foundry | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| William Murdoch Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham Sikh | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poppin Parties UK B21 0SF | Mobile caterer | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| A&A Foods B21 0RE | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Boulton Road Off License And Conveni B21 0RE | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 4 Mar 2017 |
| Oasis Academy Boulton B21 0RE | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Shankar Sweet Centre B21 0RD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | Unknown | 22 Jul 2026 |
| TK Parantha Corner / Parantha corner B21 0RG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Caneys Exotic Fruits B21 0QX | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Cross Guns Pub B21 9SA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 4 Good | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Right Taste B21 9SA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Moreish Caribbean Restaurant B21 9SD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Divine African & Caribbean Restauran B21 9SD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| All in 1 drinks ltd B21 9SD | Other catering premises | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Family Bazzar B21 9SD | Retailers - other | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Sep 2025 |
| Fresh pom B21 9SA | Other catering premises | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Juices4Life B21 9SA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 108 |
| Vehicle crime | 36 |
| Other theft | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Possession of weapons | 13 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Conifer Drive (41); On or near Foxcote Avenue (36); On or near Boulton Road (29); On or near Mary Road (28); On or near Haseley Road (23).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 40% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 26% | 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 | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 61% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 14% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Taste of Africa restaurant limited (restaurant/cafe/canteen, B21 9QL) now 2 Improvement necessary, was Awaiting inspection (rated 28 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Mary Road · Tew Park Road · Queens Head Road · Victoria Road · Boulton Retreat · Old Acre Drive · Murdock Grove · Foxcote Avenue · Boulton Road · Handsworth New Road · Haseley Road · Barn Lane
All the streets in B21 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.