Johnson Close Birmingham
11 addresses across 1 postcode (B11), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2703347.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 4).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Small Heath, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Avon Park, is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 128 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fernley Medical Centre, about 270 m away, with 15 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 292 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
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 119 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1983-1990 (6); 1996-2002 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10).
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 (65% of about 850 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)
- 28 Weatheroak Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B11 4RE: up to 3 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- ADJACENT 21 IVOR ROAD: up to 1 home, permissioned (230 m)
- 433 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 4LB, permissioned (240 m)
- 93 TO 94 NEWTON ROAD: up to 2 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- 366 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham: up to 2 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- 1a Medley Road, Greet, Birmingham, B11 2NE: up to 1 home, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 39A AVONDALE ROAD: up to 1 home, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 304 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham,: up to 1 home, permissioned (620 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 30 September 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 128 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 4RJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Small Heath 224,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Tyseley 244,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bordesley 29,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Baker Street Greet | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alfred Road Pay and Display Car Park | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 18 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 15 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fernley Medical Centre | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 19 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stag Chemist Birmingham Limited | 120 m |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Prime Dental Surgery | 120 m |
| Hospital | Former Womens Hospital | 370 m |
| Police station | Moseley Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Avon Park 9,170 m² | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Shire Country Park 92 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Balsall Heath Park 1.8 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Knowle Road Allotments 3.9 ha | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 103 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Agatha, a listed building (Grade I), 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Agatha | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Burnt mounds at Moseley Bog, 380m north east of Moseley New Pool | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Cannon Hill Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Highbury Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coldbath Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Moseley New Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Round Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| Edgbaston Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) west |
| Olton Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.8 km (3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 11 |
11 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 210 m | No published inspection |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 340 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ark Boulton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greet Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St John's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 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 |
| Conway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Nelson Mandela School | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Anderton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Clifton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gracelands Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ladypool Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift Montgomery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cod City B11 4RP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 4 Good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Fruitdose B11 4RP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mighty Q B11 4AH | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2009 |
| Blac Restaurant B11 4AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Sammy's Chicken and Shake B11 4AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Jun 2025 |
| PESHAWAR CUISINE B11 4AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Khyber Mini Market B11 4AH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Ayat Fruits B11 4AE | Retailers - other | 110 m | Unknown | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Home Choice B11 4LP | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2010 |
| Alliance Pharmacy Ltd B11 4LP | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2012 |
| Sparkhill Mini Market B11 4LP | Retailers - other | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Isa Halal B11 4LP | Retailers - other | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Hajee Talib's B11 4LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | Unknown | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Naga Foodstore B11 4LP | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Sparkhill postoffice B11 4AE | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 155 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 |
| Other theft | 21 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Possession of weapons | 11 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Belvidere Gardens (61); On or near Inglewood Road (53); On or near Old Grange Road (30); On or near Parking Area (27); On or near Johnson Close (23).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 72% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 12% | 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
- B11 4RJ: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Baker Street · Stratford Street · Castleford Grove · Blackford Road · Old Grange Road · Castleford Road · St Johns Road · Inglewood Road · Bard Street · Fernley Road · Avon Street · Shakespeare Street
All the streets in B11 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.