Finstall Close Birmingham
38 addresses across 1 postcode (B7), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2701630.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £99,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 36 homes have an energy certificate (C: 33, D: 3).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Duddeston, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 19.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 116 to 118 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Nechells Practice, about 730 m (0.5 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 5% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £99,000 | £99,000 | £99,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £55,750 | £55,000 | £56,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2022 | 17 B7 4LA | Flat or maisonette | £99,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 17 B7 4LA | Other | £65,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Mar 2013 | 19 B7 4LA | Flat or maisonette | £56,500 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Feb 2013 | 5 B7 4LA | Flat or maisonette | £55,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
36 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: Maisonette, not recorded (13); Maisonette, mid-terrace (13); Flat (7). Built: 1967-1975 (25); 1950-1966 (11). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (31); rented (private) (3); owner-occupied (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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (61% of about 1,550 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)
- 245 Windsor Street, Nechells, Birmingham: up to 43 homes, permissioned (190 m)
- Great Brook Street: up to 590 homes, not permissioned (200 m)
- Great Lister Street and Windsor Street Area: up to 2,538 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Duddeston Manor Road Shops: up to 361 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- The Graduate, 256 and 257 Great Lister Street: up to 38 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- EASTSIDE LOCKS FRONTING GOPSAL STREET AND CARDIGAN STREET AND BELMONT ROW: up to 762 homes, permissioned (340 m)
- 16 Windsor Street South, Duddeston, Birmingham, B7 4HY: up to 30 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Aston Triangle 2 Major Development Site: up to 300 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 38 addresses are between 116 m and 118 m above sea level (117 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B7 4LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Duddeston 341,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Birmingham Moor Street 7.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Birmingham Snow Hill 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro) | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Windsor St South Nechells Green | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Brewery Street Coach and Lorry Parking | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ESB Energy Charging Station | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 9.6 km (6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nechells Practice | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bloomsbury Pharmacy | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rupert Street (Dental Surgery) | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Birmingham Children's Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Nechells Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 270 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.9 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | Tower Street Recreation Ground 5,060 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | Storrs Place Private Allotments 1,750 m² | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 7.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Curzon Street: The former Principal Building of the Birmingham Terminus for the London-Birmingham Railway, a listed building (Grade I), 820 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 20 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Curzon Street: The former Principal Building of the Birmingham Terminus for the London-Birmingham Railway | Listed building, Grade I | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Birmingham Gun Barrel Proof House | Listed building, Grade II* | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| The de Birmingham moated site, the seat of the medieval Lords of Birmingham | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Aston Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Warstone Lane Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Soho Loop | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| Icknield Port Loop | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) west |
| Brookvale Park | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) north |
| Edgbaston Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) south-west |
| Witton Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north |
| Halfmoon Plantation | Wood | 4.9 km (3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 19.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 31 | 38 |
7 of the street's 38 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 Matthew's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 210 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| BOA Digital Technologies Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 270 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| E-ACT Heartlands Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 310 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Aston University Mathematics School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Aston University Engineering Academy | Secondary | 13–19 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Star King Solomon Academy Christian | All-through | 4–16 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy | Secondary | 14–19 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Global Peacemakers B7 4HZ | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Deeq Internet Cafe B7 4LG | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2016 |
| Best One Anwar Supermarket B7 4LG | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 25 Apr 2016 |
| Brammies B7 4LG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Nasar Mini Market B7 4LG | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Mercato Cafe B7 4LG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Subi Supermarket B7 4LG | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Milano Pizza and Chicken B7 4LG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2026 |
| Zamm Zamm Foods LTD B7 4LG | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Abshir Halal Meat B7 4LG | Retailers - other | 220 m | Unknown | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Shining Pearls Nursery Ltd B7 4JP | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Heartlands Academy Sixth Form Centre Club House B7 4JR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2010 |
| Saint Matthews School B7 4JR | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Homeless One B4 7XL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Electric Center B7 4LY | Other catering premises | 270 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 |
| Vehicle crime | 38 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Finstall Close (58); On or near Great Brook Street (33); On or near Felsted Way (26); On or near Duddeston Manor Road (17); On or near Barrack Street (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 35% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 5% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 3% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 86% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 25% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 27% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 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) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, maisonette, not recorded (lodged 31 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, maisonette, not recorded (lodged 19 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- B7 4LA: 38 addresses of 39 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Francis Street · Barrack Street · Felsted Way · Duddeston Manor Road · Moorcroft Place · Windsor Street South · Revesby Walk · Heneage Place · Heneage Street · Great Brook Street · Overton Place · Kellett Road
All the streets in B7 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.