Fenter Close Birmingham
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (B12,B13), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2703226.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4).
- Flood: 10 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 98% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Small Heath, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 40 m away, and Moseley Park (4.8 hectares) is about 730 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 132 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Newport Medical Group, about 380 m away, with 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 22% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 407 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
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1983-1990 (2); 1991-1995 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4).
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 (52% of about 1,590 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 (19-25 TRAFALGAR ROAD MOSELEY) TPO 1973.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 4 Edgbaston Road East, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 9QQ: up to 1 home, permissioned (170 m)
- 16 Augusta Road East, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8AJ: up to 8 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- FORMER IMPERIAL CENEMA AND LAND REAR OF CINEMA CLIFTON ROAD: up to 14 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- 262 Mary Street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham: up to 4 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 102 Trafalgar Road, Moseley: up to 1 home, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- INCLUDING 7A LAND TO REAR 5 TO 7 PARK HILL: up to 5 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- ADJACENT 21 SANDFORD ROAD: up to 2 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 71 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8EB, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B13 8AZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B12 8PU | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 6 / 12 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 132 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 8PU | 98% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| B13 8AZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Small Heath 224,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Bordesley 29,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Five Ways 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Trafalgar Road Balsall Heath | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Moseley Village Car Park | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 20 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newport Medical Group | 380 m |
| Pharmacies | 23 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shifa Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 250 m |
| Hospital | Moseley Hall Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Moseley Police Station | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,070 m² | 40 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Moseley Park 4.8 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Balsall Heath Park 1.8 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Moor Green Allotments 11 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 9.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is School of Art, a listed building (Grade II*), 380 m north. 25 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| School of Art | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m north |
| Balsall Heath Library and Balsall Heath Public Baths | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Cannon Hill Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Highbury Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coldbath Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Edgbaston Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Moseley New Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Camp Wood | Wood | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
| Icknield Port Loop | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Park Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Clifton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Anderton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jan 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 |
| SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nelson Mandela School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Jakeman Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heath Mount Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 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 |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ladypool Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| King David Primary School Jewish | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 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; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creation Leisure Group Ltd B12 9AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 4 Good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| N H Global Uk Ltd B13 8BH | Importers/Exporters | 110 m | Exempt | |
| Sussex Service Station B12 8QN | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Royal Convenience Store B12 8QN | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2019 |
| Pure butter B13 8BE | Other catering premises | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Persian Specialist/T/ International B12 8QN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2019 |
| AL SHAAM BAKERY LTD B12 8QP | Other catering premises | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| DIWAN RESTAURANT B13 8AR | Other catering premises | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Damascena Souk B12 9AD | Retailers - other | 180 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 26 May 2026 |
| Caspian Pizza B12 9AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Moseley Fish Bar B12 9AD | Other catering premises | 200 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| CAKE SHOP B12 9AD | Other catering premises | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 May 2026 |
| Desire Community Hub B12 8RQ | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| ATM Foods B12 8RQ | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| German Doner Kebab B12 9AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 30 Aug 2020 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 |
| Shoplifting | 35 |
| Public order | 31 |
| Drugs | 23 |
| Other theft | 22 |
| Vehicle crime | 21 |
| Burglary | 16 |
| Robbery | 13 |
| Possession of weapons | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (120); On or near Edgbaston Road East (65); On or near Beech Avenue (38); On or near Sutherland Drive (27); On or near Kingswood Road (27).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 22% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 66% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 36% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 18% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 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 | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings A Venus Kitchen (mobile caterer, B13 9AH) now 4 Good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 25 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Rushbrooke Close · Brighton Road · Grevis Close · Mount Close · Horatio Drive · Louise Lorne Road · Brighton Road · Edgbaston Road East · Sutherland Drive · Runcorn Road · Fir Avenue · Sarehole Mill Gardens
All the streets in B12, B13 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.