Fircroft Birmingham
8 addresses across 1 postcode (B31), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2703959.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £173,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4, F: 1).
- 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 Northfield, about 3 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 179 to 181 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Shenley Green Surgery, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 91 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £173,500 | £173,500 | £173,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £181,000 | £181,000 | £181,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £127,000 | £125,000 | £129,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £98,500 | £98,500 | £98,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £128,000 | £128,000 | £128,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £117,500 | £117,500 | £117,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £102,725 | £83,950 | £121,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2020 | 5 B31 1XL | Semi-detached | £173,500 | |
| 13 Apr 2017 | 10 B31 1XL | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2014 | 1 B31 1XL | Semi-detached | £181,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2013 | 8 B31 1XL | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2013 | 9 B31 1XL | Terraced | £129,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2012 | 3 B31 1XL | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2011 | 10 B31 1XL | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2010 | 8 B31 1XL | Semi-detached | £98,500 | |
| 11 May 2007 | 1 B31 1XL | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2005 | 9 B31 1XL | Semi-detached | £128,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2004 | 10 B31 1XL | Semi-detached | £117,500 | |
| 20 Aug 2003 | 5 B31 1XL | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2002 | 3 B31 1XL | Semi-detached | £121,500 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 9 B31 1XL | Semi-detached | £83,950 | |
| 21 Aug 1998 | 10 B31 1XL | Semi-detached | £54,000 | |
| 16 Jun 1998 | 5 B31 1XL | Semi-detached | £58,250 | |
| 1 Mar 1996 | 9 B31 1XL | Semi-detached | £53,000 | |
| 22 Aug 1995 | 3 B31 1XL | Semi-detached | £70,500 | New build. |
| 21 Aug 1995 | 1 B31 1XL | Semi-detached | £72,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1991-1995 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 (28% of about 640 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 (SHENLEY FIELDS CHILDRENS HOME, NORTHFIELD) TPO 1985.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- CASTLE SQUARE REAR OF 94 TO 112 WEOLEY CASTLE ROAD: up to 23 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Bartley Green Neighbourhood Office, Monmouth Road: up to 22 homes, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- LAND AT NEWMAN UNIVERSITY GENNERS LANE: up to 34 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- LAND AT NEWMAN UNIVERSITY GENNERS LANE: up to 44 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 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 8 addresses are between 179 m and 181 m above sea level (180 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 1XL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northfield 643,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Selly Oak 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| University (Birmingham) 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 52 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shenley Fields Drive Woodcock Hill | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Halesowen Bus Station | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Northfield Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 15.8 km (9.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shenley Green Surgery | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest G R Pharmacy | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Imperial Dental Group - Weoley Castle | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Orthopaedic Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Bournville Lane Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Snax 24 - Weoley Castle Cashzone | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.3 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 230 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Senneleys Park 39 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shenley Lane Allotments 6,110 m² | 240 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 8.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Weoley Castle, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Weoley Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bartley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Bromwich Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Broadhidley Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Frankley Lower Beeches | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Egg Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-ACT Shenley Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Woodcock Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Green Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Princethorpe Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Princethorpe Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Jervoise School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 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; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Paganel Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opendorz B29 5LS | Retailers - other | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rachel's bakes B29 5LS | Other catering premises | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Weoley Castle Inn B29 5LX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 4 Good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| 5Up CIC B29 4HA | Other catering premises | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| UK S Futures B29 4HE | Mobile caterer | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Northfield Local Authority B31 1BS | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Sports Plus Scheme B31 1BS | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Guardians Way (18); On or near Dunstall Grove (14); On or near Loftus Close (12); On or near Shilton Grove (10); On or near Pinewoods (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 9% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 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) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
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
- B31 1XL: 8 addresses
Nearby streets
Forsythia Close · Greenways · Pinewoods · Shenley Lane · Loftus Close · Shenley Fields Drive · Guardians Way · Woodcock Lane · Roundlea Road · Land Associated With · Shilton Grove · Cromwell Lane
All the streets in B31 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.