Dormie Close Birmingham
47 addresses across 2 postcodes (B38), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2700770.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £205,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 44 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 25, D: 18).
- 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 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Northfield, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 169 to 176 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 47 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is West Heath Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 36% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £121,000 | £121,000 | £121,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £72,500 | £72,500 | £72,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £79,000 | £79,000 | £79,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £115,950 | £104,950 | £126,950 |
| 2003 | 1 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £84,500 | £84,500 | £84,500 |
| 1996 | 2 | £44,750 | £41,500 | £48,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2022 | 15 B38 8XT | Terraced | £205,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2016 | 11 B38 8XT | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2016 | 21 B38 8XT | Flat or maisonette | £83,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Jan 2015 | 5 B38 8XT | Terraced | £124,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2014 | 15 B38 8XT | Terraced | £121,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2009 | 21 B38 8XT | Flat or maisonette | £72,500 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Feb 2006 | 11 B38 8XT | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 13 May 2005 | 21 B38 8XT | Flat or maisonette | £79,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Dec 2004 | 7 B38 8XT | Terraced | £126,950 | |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 15 B38 8XT | Terraced | £104,950 | |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 21 B38 8XT | Flat or maisonette | £68,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Feb 2002 | 11 B38 8XT | Terraced | £84,500 | |
| 27 Sep 1996 | 7 B38 8XT | Terraced | £41,500 | |
| 7 Jun 1996 | 11 B38 8XT | Terraced | £48,000 |
Energy performance certificates
44 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 44 m². Most common: Flat (35); House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 1991-1995 (17); 1983-1990 (15); 1976-1982 (7). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (24); owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (53% of about 1,480 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
- 16 September 2026 to 17 September 2026: BT, New service connection, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
- 21 August 2026 to 24 August 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 47 addresses are between 169 m and 176 m above sea level (172 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 8XT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B38 8XY | 96% | 96% | 96% | 5% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northfield 643,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Kings Norton 934,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Longbridge 892,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dormie Close Wychall | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Alvechurch - Red Lion PH | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Northfield Car Park | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ESB Energy Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 14.7 km (9.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Heath Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Browns Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mydentist | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | West Heath Hospital | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Bournville Lane Police Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Vardon Supermarket Cashzone | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,930 m² | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9.4 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 12 ha | 50 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West Heath Allotments 2.6 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Burnt mounds in Woodlands Park, 540m and 640m west of The Pavilion, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt mounds in Woodlands Park, 540m and 640m west of The Pavilion | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Merecroft Pool | Lake or reservoir | 810 m (0.5 miles) east |
| High Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Red Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Wast Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| The Grove | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 46 | 47 |
1 of the street's 47 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 130 m | Report card (Jul 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 |
| Wychall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Heath Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kings Norton Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ark Kings Academy | All-through | 3–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hawkesley Church Primary Academy Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kings Norton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bussinnchicken street food B31 3BP | Mobile caterer | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fortune House B38 8XH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Vardon Supermarket Ltd B38 8XH | Retailers - other | 170 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 27 Oct 2025 |
| The Kings Oak B38 8XH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 4 Good | 19 Jul 2019 |
| Fairway Primary School B38 8XQ | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Wychall Primary Academy B31 3EH | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Taylorshaw @ Wychall Primary School B31 3EH | School/college/university | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| RB Holiday Camps Wychall B31 3EH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dormie Close (16); On or near Oddingley Road (8); On or near Par Green (8); On or near Vardon Way (8); On or near Elmbridge Way (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 36% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 51% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 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) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 25 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Forfar Walk · Vardon Way · Par Green · Mashie Gardens · Elmbridge Way · Portrush Avenue · Braid Close · Kinver Road · Oddingley Road · Muirfield Gardens · Elsworth Road · Gullane Close
All the streets in B38 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.