Eden Close Birmingham
26 addresses across 2 postcodes (B31), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2700782.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £177,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 13, D: 7).
- Flood: 16 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 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 Longbridge, about 110 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Austin Park, is about 420 m (0.3 miles) 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 165 to 168 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 26 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cofton Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 226 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £177,500 | £177,500 | £177,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £44,000 | £44,000 | £44,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £96,842 | £96,842 | £96,842 |
| 2009 | 1 | £96,000 | £96,000 | £96,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £69,500 | £47,000 | £92,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £84,450 | £84,450 | £84,450 |
| 2001 | 2 | £41,750 | £27,000 | £56,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £49,000 | £49,000 | £49,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | 20 B31 4HG | Terraced | £177,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 2 B31 4HG | Terraced | £177,500 | |
| 28 Feb 2022 | 16 B31 4HG | Terraced | £165,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 May 2019 | 14 B31 4HG | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 3 Jan 2019 | 14 B31 4HG | Terraced | £95,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Aug 2017 | 12 B31 4HG | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2016 | 16 B31 4HG | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2014 | 17 B31 4HG | Flat or maisonette | £44,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jul 2011 | 33 B31 4HG | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 10 May 2010 | 25 B31 4HG | Terraced | £96,842 | |
| 1 Dec 2009 | 10 B31 4HG | Terraced | £96,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2004 | 8 B31 4HG | Terraced | £92,000 | |
| 5 May 2004 | 17 B31 4HG | Flat or maisonette | £47,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Mar 2003 | 22 B31 4HG | Terraced | £84,450 | |
| 12 Oct 2001 | 17 B31 4HG | Flat or maisonette | £27,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Jun 2001 | 6 B31 4HG | Terraced | £56,500 | |
| 1 Oct 1999 | 8 B31 4HG | Terraced | £49,000 | |
| 20 Mar 1996 | 8 B31 4HG | Terraced | £34,000 |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: Flat (8); House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 1967-1975 (15); 1950-1966 (4); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (9); owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (38% of about 730 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)
- Land at Reabrook Road (former BCC Housing Depot), Longbridge, Birmingham, B31 4EN: up to 8 homes, permissioned (100 m)
- Park Square B: up to 156 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- King Khan, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham: up to 13 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- FORMER MG ROVER GROUP SITE SOUTH WORKS LICKEY ROAD: up to 220 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- LAND REAR OF 145 AND 147 TESSALL LANE: up to 4 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Land off Dalmuir Road, Longbridge, Birmingham,: up to 205 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Dennings Mica Home & Garden, 1183 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2SL: up to 3 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- 34-36 The Mill Walk: up to 4 homes, permissioned (890 m (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, 13 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B31 4HG | not in 2 or 3 | 10 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| B31 4HQ | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 165 m and 168 m above sea level (167 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 4HG | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| B31 4HQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Longbridge 892,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 110 m |
| Northfield 643,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Kings Norton 934,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coney Green House Longbridge | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Alvechurch - Red Lion PH | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Premier Inn Birmingham South (Rubery) Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 17 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cofton Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knights Longbridge Pharmacy | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | West Heath Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Rubery Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Michael's Express Cashzone | 160 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Austin Park 1.9 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.0 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 550 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5.1 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coney Green Drive Allotments 2.0 ha | 440 m (0.3 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, 280 m 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 | 280 m east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Grove | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Bedlam Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| High Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Balaam's Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Upper Bittell Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 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 | 0 | 2 |
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 7 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 7 |
| Under 55 | 25 | 10 |
1 of the street's 26 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 16 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 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 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Turves Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Meadows Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cofton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Heath Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Colmers Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rednal Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rednal Hill Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallaglio Rugbyworks B31 2TW | Other catering premises | 110 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Sainsbury's B31 2TW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| M&A Fish Bar B31 4LL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Michaels Express B31 4LF | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| T,S KITCHEN B31 4LF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Knights Pharmacy B31 4LJ | Retailers - other | 170 m | Exempt | |
| Longbridge wines B31 4LJ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jul 2025 |
| The Longbridge Tap B31 2UT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| 3CJ Cycle Centre B31 2UT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Istanbul grill B31 2UT | Other catering premises | 200 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Marks & Spencer B31 2UQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Holland & Barrett B31 2UQ | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Peppers City Takeout B31 2UQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 4 Good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Culmington Hall B31 4JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2010 |
| Argos (in Sainsbury's) B31 2UQ | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Possession of weapons | 10 |
| Robbery | 10 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Falfield Grove (73); On or near Culmington Grove (44); On or near Eden Close (35); On or near Bittell Close (23); On or near Reabrook Road (22).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
Tessall Lane · Whitcot Grove · Reabrook Road · Bittell Close · Sunbury Road · Culmington Road · Falfield Grove · Edenhurst Road · Stokesay Grove · Elder Close · Haldon Grove · Walnut Way
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.