Hockley Pool Close Birmingham
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (B18), about 30 m long. USRN 2701807.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4).
- Flood: 3 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 B; 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 Jewellery Quarter, about 350 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 121 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 Hockley Medical Practice, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 26% of households owned their home and 17% 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
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 78 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1983-1990 (2); 1976-1982 (2). 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (55% of about 600 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)
- Heaton House: up to 76 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- 33 Pitsford Street, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 6LJ, Soho & Jewellery Quarter: up to 395 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- 37 Icknield Street: up to 96 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Site of Muhammed Ali Centre, Icknield Street: up to 52 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- Safee Mosque, 164 Hingeston Street, Land at side, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 6PU: up to 2 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- Blocks 1&2 Branston Court, Branston Street, Soho & Jewellery Quarter: up to 29 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Land at 1-4 Key Hill Drive, Nos 2, 54-58 Key Hill and 17-21 Hockley Hill, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B18 5NY: up to 62 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- 51 Hylton Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B18 6HN: up to 2 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 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, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B18 5QN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| B18 5QL | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 121 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 5QL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B18 5QN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Jewellery Quarter 446,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 350 m |
| Birmingham Snow Hill 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Birmingham New Street 37 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) | 340 m |
| St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 54 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lodge Road Hockley | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Q-Park Birmingham City Hospital | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 14 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hockley Medical Practice | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hockley Medical Practice Pharmacy | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Farm Street (Dental Surgery) | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Birmingham City Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Newtown Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,210 m² | 110 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.4 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 570 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,730 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,000 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 10 parks and gardens, 24 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Key Hill Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 190 m south-east. 200 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 11 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Key Hill Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 190 m south-east |
| 303, Icknield Street B18 | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m north |
| Icknield Street School (St Chad's Roman Catholic Annexe) | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m north |
| Warstone Lane Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 390 m south-east |
| Great Hampton Street Works | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Aquinus House | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Soho Loop | Lake or reservoir | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Icknield Port Loop | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Halfmoon Plantation | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north |
| Edgbaston Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) south |
| Moor Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
| Thimblemill Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.9 | 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 | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 230 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Nishkam High School Sikh | Secondary | 11–19 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown | Primary | 4–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Anglesey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brearley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (May 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: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham Sikh | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRI Inpatients Drug Treatment Unit B18 5QL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 20 m | 4 Good | 15 Jun 2016 |
| Life Community Church B18 5PW | Other catering premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2024 |
| H V Smith Ltd B18 5PZ | Manufacturers/packers | 70 m | 4 Good | 24 Mar 2015 |
| Platinum Spoon, Caribbean takeaway B18 5PW | Other catering premises | 80 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hockley Day Centre B18 5QB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 4 Good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Hockley Day Centre B18 5QB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2023 |
| SK Convenience Store (Life Style Exp B18 5PN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 4 Jun 2024 |
| A D Hockley Catering - Unit 11 B18 5AU | Other catering premises | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Apr 2026 |
| TGT Keyhill B18 5AU | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Nevin Day centre B18 5PB | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Hylton Cafe B18 6HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Sael B18 6FH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chouchoute luxury chocolates B18 6HN | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| The Vegan Society B18 6HJ | Retailers - other | 280 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Brookfields Primary School B18 6PU | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Park Road South (32); On or near All Saints' Road (18); On or near Hurdlow Avenue (10); On or near Ford Street (10); On or near Key Hill (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 28% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 26% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 61% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 38% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 30% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 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
Nearby streets
Park Road South · All Saints' Road · Lodge Road · A4540 · Heaton Street · Pitsford Street · Hurdlow Avenue · Key Hill Drive · Hylton Street · Knightstone Avenue · Icknield Street · Key Hill
All the streets in B18 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.