Ely Grove Birmingham
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (B32), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2703937.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £135,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 6, E: 1).
- Flood: 13 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is University (Birmingham), about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 280 m away, and Woodgate Valley Country Park (202 hectares) is about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 157 to 161 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ridgacre House Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 800 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 29% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £90,000 | £80,000 | £100,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £63,750 | £63,750 | £63,750 |
| 2004 | 2 | £99,950 | £99,950 | £99,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £47,250 | £47,250 | £47,250 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2023 | 10 B32 2LS | Semi-detached | £203,599 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Sep 2017 | 10 B32 2LS | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2016 | 6 B32 2LS | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 5 Feb 2016 | 6 B32 2LS | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2015 | 10 B32 2LS | Semi-detached | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Dec 2009 | 11 B32 2LS | Semi-detached | £63,750 | |
| 26 Jun 2004 | 10 B32 2LS | Semi-detached | £99,950 | |
| 25 Jun 2004 | 10 B32 2LS | Semi-detached | £99,950 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Oct 2001 | 10 B32 2LS | Semi-detached | £47,250 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 61 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (13). Built: 1930-1949 (7); 1950-1966 (4); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8); owner-occupied (4).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (84% of about 1,340 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)
- 25-27 Quinton Road West, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 2QA: up to 2 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- Land adjacent to, 32 Minton Road, Quinton, Birmingham: up to 1 home, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Capern Grove 12: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Land adjacent, 108 Quinton Road West , Quinton, Birmingham, B32 2RH: up to 1 home, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 213 Worlds End Lane: up to 4 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 10 at medium risk and 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B32 2LS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B32 2LP | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 10 / 22 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 157 m and 161 m above sea level (159 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 2LP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B32 2LS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | University (Birmingham) 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Selly Oak 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Rowley Regis 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 21 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tarrant Grove Harts Green | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Halesowen Bus Station | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Q-Park Qemc | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 15.6 km (9.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ridgacre House Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Selcroft Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rooprai-Rooprai & Associates | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Birmingham Women's Hospital | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Harborne Police Station | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Quinton Stores Ltd | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Woodgate Valley Country Park 202 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 40 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,120 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tennal Lane Allotments 1.1 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 209 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Weoley Castle, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Weoley Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Warley Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pitts Wood | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| The Grove | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Moor Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Warley Woods | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Mucklow Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base | Primary | 3–11 | 240 m | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| World's End Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| World's End Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodhouse Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | 11–18 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Paganel Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peters CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Nonsuch Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; 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 |
| Jervoise School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lift Four Dwellings Primary | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Haven Community Project B32 2NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Blandford Wine Store B32 2LT | Retailers - other | 140 m | 4 Good | 27 Aug 2009 |
| Premier: Blandford Supermarket B32 2LT | Retailers - other | 140 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 14 Sep 2026 |
| New Royal Munchy Box B32 2LT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 4 Good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Welsh House Farm Junior And Infant School B32 2NG | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| For the Love of Scrubs Birmingham CIC B32 2NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Lion Bar and Restaurant B32 2PP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Slew Dem Street Foodz B32 2NT | Mobile caterer | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wisley Way News B32 2JU | Retailers - other | 290 m | 4 Good | 12 Oct 2015 |
| S & D News & Booze B32 2QA | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2019 |
| Best-One Quinton Stores B32 2QA | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2009 |
| FoodCycle Quinton B32 2QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2024 |
| St Boniface Church B32 2QD | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Feb 2019 |
| Quinton & Oldbury Food Bank B32 2QD | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2019 |
| DONERO B32 2LH | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barnwood Road (37); On or near Rutley Grove (24); On or near Pennard Grove (23); On or near West Boulevard (21); On or near Tarrant Grove (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 29% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 55% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 17% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 24% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 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) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 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
Hunslet Road · Pennard Grove · Hunslet Close · Corfe Close · Tarrant Grove · Blandford Road · Barnwood Road · Rutley Grove · Purbeck Croft · Rilstone Road · Nutfield Walk · Longham Croft
All the streets in B32 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.