Exeter Street Birmingham
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (B1), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2701615.
- 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 71% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Birmingham New Street, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, St Thomas's Gardens, is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 22.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 128 to 130 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bath Row Medical Practice, about 480 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 21% of households owned their home and 60% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 402 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (39% of about 1,630 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)
- Upper Gough Street Car Park: up to 111 homes, permissioned (60 m)
- PHASE 2 - BLOCKS C AND D 49 TO 51 HOLLOWAY HEAD: up to 251 homes, permissioned (70 m)
- 49 to 51 Holloway Head, Ladywood: up to 250 homes, permissioned (70 m)
- PHASE 1 - BLOCKS A, B1 AND B2 LAND BOUNDED BY: up to 237 homes, permissioned (80 m)
- Land fronting Florence Street and Ernest Street, Ladywood: up to 61 homes, not permissioned (90 m)
- 46 Holloway Head, Birmingham, permissioned (90 m)
- 76 Holloway Head, Ladywood: up to 34 homes, permissioned (100 m)
- 49 to 51 Holloway Head, Ladywood: up to 484 homes, permissioned (110 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 28 September 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, 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 8 addresses are between 128 m and 130 m above sea level (130 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 1NG | 71% | 71% | 71% | 0% |
| B1 1NH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Birmingham New Street 37 million journeys in 2024–25 | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Five Ways 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Birmingham Moor Street 7.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Grand Central (West Midlands Metro) | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) | 610 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro) | 690 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 73 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ernest Street Lee Bank | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest National Car Parks | 110 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ESB Energy Charging Station | 30 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 10.7 km (6.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bath Row Medical Practice | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Attwood Green Pharmacy | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Birmingham Dental Specialists | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Birmingham Children's Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Birmingham Police Station | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 10 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shell Fiveways, Edgbaston Cashzone | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Thomas's Gardens 5,570 m² | 270 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Sunset Park 1.4 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 830 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3,490 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Edgbaston Guinea Gardens 4.7 ha | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 3.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Synagogue, a listed building (Grade II*), 230 m north-west. 189 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade I and 21 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Synagogue | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m north-west |
| Former Gas Retort House, Retort House Extension to South West and Attached Store | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Town Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 640 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Monument to Lord Nelson | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| The de Birmingham moated site, the seat of the medieval Lords of Birmingham | Scheduled monument | 670 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Warstone Lane Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| The Vale, Edgbaston | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Icknield Port Loop | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Soho Loop | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Edgbaston Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Moor Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) west |
| The Grove | Wood | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
| Coldbath Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 22.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 8 |
7 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 250 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 320 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| City Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 380 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Woodview | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (May 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Chandos Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| South and City College Birmingham | 16 plus | 14–99 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nelson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift Percy Shurmer | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRGR BOX B1 1NH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 m | 5 Very good | 22 Dec 2023 |
| RUMRUM CLUB B1 1NH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 10 m | 4 Good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Shaorma Hub B1 1NH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Best-One K S News B1 1NG | Retailers - other | 30 m | 4 Good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Bull Burgers B1 1NG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Holloway Head Service Station B1 1NG | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Hotel Holloway B1 1NG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 30 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Marho's kitchen B1 1WJ | Other catering premises | 80 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| BHAM MART B1 1HP | Other catering premises | 80 m | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2024 |
| B&B Hotel Birmingham Centre B1 1NS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 100 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Ibis Hotel B1 1DH | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Scarlets B1 1DA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2011 |
| Caspian Pizza & Grill B1 1DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jan 2026 |
| The Convenience Store B1 1DA | Retailers - other | 160 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Bun N Dough / Adams Pizza and Grill B1 1DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 194 |
| Other theft | 43 |
| Vehicle crime | 40 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Drugs | 19 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (91); On or near Nightclub (90); On or near Ellis Street (38); On or near Holloway Circus Queensway (36); On or near Bow Street (28).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 21% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 52% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 21% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 60% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 64% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Windmill Street · Ernest Street · Blucher Street · Florence Street · A38 · Bow Street · Chapmans Passage · Ellis Street · Horse Fair · Marshall Street · Irving Street · Gough Street
All the streets in B1 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.