Hyssop Close Birmingham
20 addresses across 1 postcode (B7), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2701843.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 13, D: 1, E: 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 84% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Duddeston, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 19.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 111 m above sea level.
- Noise: 16 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Nechells Practice, about 280 m away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 17% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 112 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
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (3); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1991-1995 (13); 1976-1982 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (14); owner-occupied (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 (81% 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Gas Works and surrounding sites: up to 1,060 homes, not permissioned (200 m)
- The Graduate, 256 and 257 Great Lister Street: up to 38 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- 245 Windsor Street, Nechells, Birmingham: up to 43 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- Great Lister Street and Windsor Street Area: up to 2,538 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Chester Street Industrial Units: up to 144 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Whitehouse Street Industrial Units: up to 646 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Bloomsbury Street Cluster of Shops: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Nechells Green Community Centre, Melvina Road: up to 64 homes, permissioned (570 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
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 111 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B7 4PY | 84% | 84% | 84% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Duddeston 341,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Aston 613,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Birmingham Moor Street 7.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 52 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Matthew's Church Nechells Green | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Brewery Street Coach and Lorry Parking | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Charging Station | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 9.7 km (6.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nechells Practice | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bloomsbury Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rupert Street (Dental Surgery) | 280 m |
| Hospital | Birmingham Children's Hospital | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Nechells Police Station | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dixy Chicken Dine IN Cashzone | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 180 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.9 ha | 240 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | Aston Park 4.3 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Lime Tree Road Allotments 1.7 ha | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 5.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Aston Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north. 14 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 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Key Hill Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brookvale Park | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
| Soho Loop | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) west |
| Icknield Port Loop | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
| Witton Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north |
| Halfmoon Plantation | Wood | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
| Perry Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.8 km (3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 19.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 20 |
16 of the street's 20 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 Matthew's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 240 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| E-ACT Heartlands Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 370 m | 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 |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 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 |
| Star King Solomon Academy Christian | All-through | 4–16 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Aston University Mathematics School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Aston University Engineering Academy | Secondary | 13–19 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Feb 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 |
| BOA Digital Technologies Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Aston Manor Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Adderley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Docter Pharmacy B7 4PS | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Hafiz halal meat and poultry ltd B7 4NX | Retailers - other | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shaykh Shack B7 4NY | Mobile caterer | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lloyds global catering limited B7 4NP | Other catering premises | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Heartlands Academy Sixth Form Centre Club House B7 4JR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2010 |
| Saint Matthews School B7 4JR | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| St Matthews Church Hall B7 4JH | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2010 |
| Aston And Nechells Food Bank B7 4JH | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2012 |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD B7 4JH | Other catering premises | 210 m | 4 Good | 2 Nov 2024 |
| Village Supermarket B7 4NX | Retailers - other | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Sapphire / El libre loco / Maxi pizza / Burgernatic B7 4NX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nechells POD B7 4NX | Other catering premises | 230 m | 4 Good | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Shining Pearls Nursery Ltd B7 4JP | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Bloomsbury supermarket B7 5DT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Picassos B7 4ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 |
| Vehicle crime | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Little Francis Grove (29); On or near Oliver Street (26); On or near Hobart Croft (12); On or near Bodmin Grove (12); On or near Rupert Street (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 30% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 17% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 72% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 15% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 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) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 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
- B7 4PY: 20 addresses
Nearby streets
Bradburne Way · Verbena Gardens · Nechells Parkway · Hobart Croft · Denby Close · Oliver Street · Little Francis Grove · Bodmin Grove · Newhaven Close · Cromwell Street · Wardlow Road · Proctor Street
All the streets in B7 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.