Fairway Birmingham
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (B17), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2753589.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 10).
- Flood: 4 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 C; Band D in Birmingham costs £2,363 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is University (Birmingham), about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Queen's Park, is about 660 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 152 to 156 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lordswood House Group Medical Practice, about 860 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 52% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 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
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 140 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10). Built: 2020 (9); 2021 (1).
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 C (30% of about 1,710 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: in a protected area: THE BIRMINGHAM (LAND REAR OF NORTHFIELD ROAD, HARBORNE) TPO 1982.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Capern Grove 12: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- 100 Ferncliffe Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 0QH: up to 16 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adjacent to, 32 Minton Road, Quinton, Birmingham: up to 1 home, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- 25-27 Quinton Road West, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 2QA: up to 2 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- 21 Ferncliffe Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 0QD: up to 1 home, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- 81 Lordswood Road, Harborne, Birmingham: up to 2 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- 12-18 Lonsdale Road, Harborne, Birmingham: up to 3 homes, 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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B17 0BU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B17 0SY | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 152 m and 156 m above sea level (155 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 0BU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| B17 0SY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | University (Birmingham) 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Selly Oak 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bournville 996,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fredas Grove Harts Green | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Halesowen Bus Station | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Q-Park Qemc | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 14.9 km (9.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lordswood House Group Medical Practice | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Selcroft Pharmacy | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rooprai-Rooprai & Associates | 220 m |
| Hospital | Birmingham Women's Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Harborne Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sudiksha Foods, Harborne Cashzone | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queen's Park 5.9 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Woodgate Valley Country Park 202 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 70 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 216 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Weoley Castle, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Weoley Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Roman forts at Metchley | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Warley Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Westbourne Road Town Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Grove | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Pitts Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Moor Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Warley Woods | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Mucklow Hill | Hill | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.4 | 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 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 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 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peters CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Paganel Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harborne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Jervoise School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| World's End Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| World's End Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodhouse Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Water Mill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborne Parish Lands Charity B17 0SX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Date House B17 0TZ | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Harborne Golf Club Ltd B32 2JE | Other catering premises | 330 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Sep 2026 |
| The Crumb Corner B32 2JD | Other catering premises | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Browns Butchers B17 0SS | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Lifestyle Express B17 0SS | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Il Paradiso B17 0SS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Vaibhavam South Indian Restaurant B17 0SS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Harborne fish bar B17 0SS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| SUFU B17 9TY | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cerebral Palsy Midlands B17 0AQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Welsh House Farm Junior And Infant School B32 2NG | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| For the Love of Scrubs Birmingham CIC B32 2NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mytime Active B17 0SN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Wisley Way News B32 2JU | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Oct 2015 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fredas Grove (14); On or near Northfield Road (4); On or near Fairway (3); On or near Wyckham Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 52% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 6 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
Wyckham Close · Fredas Grove · Northfield Road · Tibbets Lane · Vicarage Road · Welsh House Farm Road
All the streets in B17 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.