Hykeham Close Birmingham
13 addresses across 1 postcode (B42), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2753702.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £124,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 12).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; 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 Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 127 to 130 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Great Barr Practice, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 54% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 50 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 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | 10 B42 2JL | Semi-detached | £124,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Oct 2022 | 12 B42 2JL | Semi-detached | £94,965 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Oct 2022 | 10 B42 2JL | Semi-detached | £79,143 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Oct 2022 | 8 B42 2JL | Terraced | £79,143 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Oct 2022 | 6 B42 2JL | Terraced | £79,143 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Oct 2022 | 4 B42 2JL | Terraced | £79,143 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2023 (12).
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 C (44% of about 810 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.
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
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 127 m and 130 m above sea level (128 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 2JL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hamstead (Birmingham) 231,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Perry Barr 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Witton (West Midlands) 342,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Turnberry Woods Perry Beeches | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | West Bromwich Bus Station | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Great Barr Practice | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beeches Pharmacy | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dyas Road (Dental Surgery) | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Northcroft Hospital | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Perry Barr Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cottage Store Cashzone | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.2 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aldridge Road Recreation Ground 13 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thornbridge Avenue Allotments 1.9 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 6.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Great Barr Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Great Barr Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Witton Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Fox Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Perry Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Perry Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Gilbert's Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Barr Beacon | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 13 |
13 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 250 m | 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 |
| Beeches Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 280 m | No published inspection |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 380 m | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Calshot Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fortis Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Glenmead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Whitecrest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Maryvale Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenholm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Beeches Junior School B42 2PY | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Arena Academy B42 2PY | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Beeches Junior School B42 2PY | School/college/university | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Beeches Infant School B42 2PY | School/college/university | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bunbae B42 2HU | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Paul's Convenience B42 2HS | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2017 |
| Full House B42 2HS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Taste and See Cafe B42 2HF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Beeches Gold B42 2HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2013 |
| Cottage Stores B42 2HN | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 28 Sep 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Deer Park Drive (18); On or near Hall End Road (11); On or near Beacon Avenue (11); On or near Forger Close (5); On or near Booths Farm Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 29% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 3% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 85% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 2% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 54% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- B42 2JL: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Burfield Close · Weighbridge Close · Forger Close · Beacon Avenue · Parkburn Close · Henbury Close · Hall End Road · Woodland Mews · Booths Farm Close · Deer Park Drive · Bluebell Crescent · Queslett Way
All the streets in B42 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.