Kielder Close West Bromwich, Sandwell
16 addresses across 1 postcode (WS5), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 33627573.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 2, E: 7).
- 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 B; Band D in Sandwell costs £2,244 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Delves Green, is about 870 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 116 to 117 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Broadway Medical Centre, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 64 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
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1996-2002 (9); 1983-1990 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Sandwell in 2026-27: Band D £2,244 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,496 | £1,746 | £1,995 | £2,244 | £2,743 | £3,242 | £3,741 | £4,489 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (56% of about 720 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 31 October 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 6 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 116 m and 117 m above sea level (116 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS5 4TE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Tame Bridge Parkway 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) 231,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brackendale Drive Yew Tree | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Crankhall Lane, B71 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 18.1 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Broadway Medical Centre | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Yew Tree Pharmacy | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Skin Hospital | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Perry Barr Police Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Delves Green 9.8 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 680 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,540 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.7 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Great Barr Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2 km (1.3 miles) east. 3 listed buildings are 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 | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Merrion's Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Gilbert's Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Perry Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Forge Mill Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Barr Beacon | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.7 | 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 and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 16 |
14 of the street's 16 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 Sandwell: see them on the Sandwell page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; 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 |
| Q3 Academy Great Barr Christian | Secondary | 11–19 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Delves Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Delves Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grove Vale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Park Hall Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Park Hall Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 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: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Joseph Leckie Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matchaii WS5 4DJ | Manufacturers/packers | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kai Drums Childcare WS5 4EJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Yew Tree Community Centre WS5 4LB | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Grove (11); On or near Spruce Road (10); On or near Broom Road (8); On or near Biddlestone Grove (8); On or near Thetford Way (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- WS5 4TE: 16 addresses
Nearby streets
Radnor Croft · Thetford Way · Caledonian Close · Brackendale Drive · Broom Road · Biddlestone Grove · Delamere Drive · Spruce Road · Brackendale Drive · Birchfield Gardens · Thorncroft Way · Elmbank 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.