Holyoak Close Birmingham
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (B6), about 30 m long. USRN 2704975.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £210,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 4).
- Flood: 2 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 90% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Witton (West Midlands), about 70 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 150 m away, and Aston Park (22 hectares) is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 94 to 95 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Al-Shafa Medical Centre, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 33% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 168 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £117,500 | £117,500 | £117,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £93,500 | £93,500 | £93,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | 15 B6 6QU | Terraced | £210,000 | |
| 5 Feb 2016 | 12 B6 6QU | Terraced | £117,500 | |
| 17 Dec 2014 | 15 B6 6QU | Flat or maisonette | £93,500 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Dec 2012 | 14 B6 6QU | Terraced | £125,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); Flat (3); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5); owner-occupied (1); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 (92% of about 520 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)
- 319 Aston Lane, Birmingham, B6 6QR: up to 2 homes, permissioned (70 m)
- Corner of Witton Road and Witton Lane: up to 81 homes, not permissioned (90 m)
- Site on Witton Road adjacent to entrance to Witton railway station: up to 63 homes, not permissioned (120 m)
- Land along River Tame: up to 103 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Westwood Road / Dulverton Road, Aston: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Tame Road industrial units along the River Tame: up to 88 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Westwood Business Park: up to 440 homes, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- 173 Witton Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6JR: up to 1 home, permissioned (660 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 26 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 6 low and 1 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| B6 6QU | zone 2 | 0 / 1 / 9 | unlikely |
| B6 6QT | zone 2 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 94 m and 95 m above sea level (95 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 6QT | 95% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
| B6 6QU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Witton (West Midlands) 342,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 70 m |
| Aston 613,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Perry Barr 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Witton Station | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Brewery Street Coach and Lorry Parking | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 11.3 km (7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Al-Shafa Medical Centre | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 15 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Buckingham Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Trinity Road (Dental Surgery) | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Birmingham Children's Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Aston Police Station | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 40 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,920 m² | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Aston Park 22 ha | 390 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 750 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aston Park 4.3 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 8.2 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 23 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Stable Range to North of Northern Lodge, Aston Hall, a listed building (Grade I), 540 m (0.3 miles) south. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stable Range to North of Northern Lodge, Aston Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 540 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Aston Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 600 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Anglican Church of Ss Peter and Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Aston Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 620 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Lodges Linked by Flanking Walls to East Front of Aston Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 620 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Perry Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Witton Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brookvale Park | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Witton Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Perry Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Halfmoon Plantation | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Soho Loop | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
| Garden Grove | Wood | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 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 | 0 | 2 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 3 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 6 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 5 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) | Primary | 3–11 | 170 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Inadequate (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broadway Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Edward VI Aston School | Secondary | 11–18 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Sep 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 |
| Manor Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Canterbury Cross Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Prince Albert Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Birchfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Prince Albert High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witton Post Office B6 6RH | Retailers - other | 40 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Majestic Conference & Banqueting Cen B6 6QE | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Grandma Aida's B6 6SP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Fay's Jamaican B6 6SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2024 |
| THE VILLA PIZZA LTD B6 6SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Mr Doner B6 6SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 15 May 2025 |
| Biryani bhaijaan B6 6SP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Eco Food and Wine B6 6SN | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Witton Arms B6 6SN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2024 |
| David and Eli Minimarket B6 6SN | Retailers - other | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Tesco Stores Ltd B6 6QR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd B6 6QR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Fresh Halal (within Tesco) B6 6QR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Burger and Flame B6 6QR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Wafflebox B6 6QR | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Drugs | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Staffordshire Pool Close (56); On or near Parking Area (49); On or near Yew Tree Road (23); On or near Station Road (21); On or near Manor Road (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 33% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 15% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 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) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 37% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 76% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 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
Manor Road · Station Road · Mcgregor Close · Emscote Road · Village Road · Staffordshire Pool Close · Witton Road · Lower Ground Close · Yew Tree Road · Dunsink Road · Nelson Road · Holdford Road
All the streets in B6 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.