Gate Street Birmingham
4 addresses across 1 postcode (B8), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2701658.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (D: 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 67% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Duddeston, about 890 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 240 m away, and Adderley Park (4.8 hectares) is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 20.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 96 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Greenfield Medical Centre, about 320 m away, with 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 185 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2023 | GATE AUTO ELECTRIC LTD B8 1JG | Other | £145,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 724 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (91% of about 540 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)
- 136-138 Washwood Heath Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 1RF: up to 7 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- REAR OF 75 TO 115 RALPH ROAD: up to 3 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Nechells Green Community Centre, Melvina Road: up to 64 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- 50-52 Nechells Park Road, Nechells, Birmingham, B7 5PR: up to 1 home, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Bloomsbury Street Cluster of Shops: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- First Floor Unit 1, 6A The Wing Yip Centre, 278 Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham, B7 5HD, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- James Memorial Homes, Stuart Street, Nechells, Birmingham, B7 5NW: up to 10 homes, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Mendip Road, Alum Rock: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 23 September 2026 to 25 September 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands), Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 96 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B8 1JG | 67% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Duddeston 341,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Adderley Park 147,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Aston 613,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Saltley Gate | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | I Can Park And Ride | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 390 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 8.8 km (5.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Greenfield Medical Centre | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pak Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rupert Street (Dental Surgery) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Birmingham Children's Hospital | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Nechells Police Station | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,900 m² | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Adderley Park 4.8 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 7,220 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Lime Tree Road Allotments 1.7 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Aston Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brookvale Park | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Witton Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north |
| Soho Loop | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) west |
| Icknield Port Loop | Lake or reservoir | 4.9 km (3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 20.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.8 | 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 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 5 |
5 of the street's 5 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 Saviour's C of E Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 220 m | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Adderley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highfield Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Adderley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Clement's Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (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 |
| Rockwood Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nansen Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 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: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Leigh Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Burger B8 1RB | Mobile caterer | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Jun 2025 |
| All in us B8 1RB | Other catering premises | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Slurp Dirty Soda Limited B8 1RB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Bitown B8 1SH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Saltley Amateur Gardeners B8 1RS | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2012 |
| Bright Star Day Nursery B8 1RS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Good Burger B8 1RS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Booker Cash & Carry B8 1JU | Distributors/Transporters | 160 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Kabul Express B8 1JB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 17 Mar 2026 |
| St Saviours Junior And Infant School B8 1JB | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Saltley Post Office B8 1JB | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2009 |
| Bob Shop 1 B8 1JB | Retailers - other | 170 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Iqra Halal Meat B8 1JB | Retailers - other | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Munchies B8 1JB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Desi Roti & Karahi House B8 1JB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 23 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 |
| Vehicle crime | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Possession of weapons | 13 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (139); On or near Adderley Gardens (42); On or near Pembroke Way (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 31% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 28% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 10% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is 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
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
- B8 1JG: 4 addresses of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Pennine Way · High Street · Clayton Road · Pembroke Way · Arley Road · Pennine Way · Cranby Street · Shahjalal Road · George Arthur Road · Hutton Road · Adderley Gardens · Saltley Viaduct
All the streets in B8 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.