Hurst Close Birmingham, Solihull
22 addresses across 3 postcodes (B36), about 130 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 35002665.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 14).
- 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 C; Band D in Solihull costs £2,197 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Water Orton, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Whateley Green, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 102 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Castle Practice, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 86 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
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 2012 onwards (6); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (13); owner-occupied (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Solihull in 2026-27: Band D £2,197 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,465 | £1,709 | £1,953 | £2,197 | £2,686 | £3,174 | £3,662 | £4,395 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (59% of about 1,310 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): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B36 0EX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| B36 0JQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B36 0HD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 102 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 0EX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B36 0HD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B36 0JQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Water Orton 47,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Lea Hall 443,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Stechford 417,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hurst Close Smiths Wood | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal | 5.9 km (3.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest M Castle Bromwich Car Park | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Castle Practice | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castle Pharmacy | 160 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 250 m |
| Hospital | Brooklands Hospital | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Shard End Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 299 Chester Road Lloyds Bank | 100 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Whateley Green 4,920 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 7.0 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brownfield Road Allotments 1.2 ha | 320 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Motte and bailey castle with later moated site at Stonebridge Crescent, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Motte and bailey castle with later moated site at Stonebridge Crescent | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Castle Bromwich Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Smith's Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| York's Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Bosworth's Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Parkhill Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Grimstock Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
| Dragonfly Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 22 | 22 |
4 of the street's 22 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 Solihull: see them on the Solihull page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Bromwich Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 80 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Timberley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillstone Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Park Hall Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Smith's Wood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brownmead Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Yorkswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingshurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Smith's Wood Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cola Fish Saloon B36 0JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Golden Bird B36 0JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 4 Good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Farmfoods B36 0JG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Chutney Express B34 7HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| The Chef B36 0LB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Hurst Lane Post Office B36 0JE | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Atlantis B34 7HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 4 Good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Curry Club B36 0JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Jeera Tandoori Restaurant B36 0JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Golden Wok B36 0JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| KFC B36 0LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Petrol Station B36 0LB | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd B36 0LB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd B36 0LB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Shard End Youth Centre B34 7HY | Other catering premises | 360 m | 4 Good | 26 Jun 2009 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (45); On or near Supermarket (18); On or near Hurst Close (12); On or near Yew Tree Road (6); On or near Hazelhurst Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 8 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
- B36 0EX: 19 addresses
- B36 0JQ: 2 addresses of 52 in the postcode
- B36 0HD: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hazelhurst Road · Hurst Lane · Chester Road · Yew Tree Road · Chester Road · Windleaves Road · Hall Hays Road · Hurst Lane North · Chester Road · Whateley Crescent · Hurst Lane · Clifton Road
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.