Drem Croft Birmingham
64 addresses across 2 postcodes (B35), about 310 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2707821.
- Energy: 56 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8, C: 42, D: 4, E: 2).
- Flood: 47 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 A; Band D in Birmingham costs £2,363 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 87% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Water Orton, about 3.3 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 82 m above sea level.
- Noise: 61 of its 64 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Shah Zaman Surgery, about 170 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 131 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
56 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 61 m². Most common: Flat (40); Bungalow, mid-terrace (4); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (20); 1950-1966 (16); 1996-2002 (13). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (43); owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (21 addresses)
- 2, Drem Croft
- 26 Drem Croft
- 28 Drem Croft
- 30 Drem Croft
- 34, Drem Croft
- 36, Drem Croft
- Flat 3 Chivenor House, Drem Croft
- Flat 6 Chivenor House, Drem Croft
- Flat 8 Chivenor House, Drem Croft
- Flat 10 Chivenor House, Drem Croft
- Flat 15 Chivenor House, Drem Croft
- Flat 16 Chivenor House, Drem Croft
- Flat 17 Chivenor House, Drem Croft
- Flat 18 Chivenor House, Drem Croft
- Flat 20 Chivenor House, Drem Croft
- Flat 21 Chivenor House, Drem Croft
- Flat 26 Chivenor House, Drem Croft
- Flat 27 Chivenor House, Drem Croft
- Flat 28 Chivenor House, Drem Croft
- Flat 32 Chivenor House, Drem Croft
- Flat 41 Chivenor House, Drem Croft
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 A (54% of about 1,300 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)
- Former Cincinatti Building, Hanson's Bridge Road: up to 80 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Greenwood Academy, Farnborough Road, Castle Vale: up to 124 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- LAND OFF BERRANDALE ROAD: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 47 at medium risk and 8 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 58 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 48 medium, 8 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| B35 7HY | zone 3 | 0 / 41 / 0 | unlikely |
| B35 7HW | zone 3 | 0 / 6 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 82 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 7HW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B35 7HY | 100% | 87% | 87% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Water Orton 47,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Chester Road 659,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Erdington 481,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Drem Croft Tyburn | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Car parks | M Castle Bromwich Car Park | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shah Zaman Surgery | 170 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castle Vale Pharmacy | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castle Dental Care | 250 m |
| Hospital | Northcroft Hospital | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Shard End Police Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,130 m² | 180 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 7.0 ha | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | Castle Vale Allotments 2.1 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 4.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bromwich Castle, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) south. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bromwich Castle | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Castle Bromwich Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Langley Hill Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Dragonfly Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Plants Brook Reservoirs | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Grey Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Black Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Parkhill Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 64 | 64 |
61 of the street's 64 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chivenor Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 130 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Castle Vale Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Topcliffe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift Greenwood | Secondary | 11–18 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Pegasus Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): 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 |
| Gunter Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Firs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Paget Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heathlands Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Vale Food Pantry B35 7HY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Bengal 30Five B35 6DL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy B35 6DL | Retailers - other | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Castle Vale Post Office B35 6DL | Retailers - other | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Castle Vale Swimming Pool B35 7EH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2012 |
| Premier was Costcutter B35 7JG | Retailers - other | 260 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 25 Nov 2025 |
| VMV food and wine B35 7JG | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Castle Vale Residents Association B35 6QP | Other catering premises | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Pizza Ko B35 7JG | Mobile caterer | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| B&M Retail Ltd B35 6DX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2017 |
| Starbucks Coffee Company B35 6DX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Currys B35 6DX | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Berwood Court Care Home B35 7EW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Brooks Newsagents B35 7BY | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 5 Jul 2012 |
| Castle Vale Nursery School B35 6DU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2013 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 74 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Possession of weapons | 11 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Drem Croft (23); On or near Oakington Drive (22); On or near Chigwell Close (21); On or near Cosford Crescent (20); On or near Bond Drive (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 57% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 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) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
Halfpenny Field Walk · Bond Drive · Longcroft Close · Sopwith Croft · Chigwell Close · Chigwell Close · Rough Coppice Walk · Watton Green · De Havilland Drive · Oakington Drive · Sheridan Walk · Tangmere Drive
All the streets in B35 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.