Lambert Close Birmingham
23 addresses across 2 postcodes (B23), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 2705015.
- Sales: 47 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £167,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 17, 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 B; Band D in Birmingham costs £2,363 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 98% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Erdington, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bleak Hill Recreation Ground, is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 109 to 112 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Dove Medical Practice, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £167,000 | £167,000 | £167,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £161,000 | £161,000 | £161,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £67,500 | £67,500 | £67,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £122,500 | £122,500 | £122,500 |
| 2016 | 2 | £119,000 | £117,500 | £120,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £113,500 | £113,500 | £113,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £57,000 | £57,000 | £57,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £57,000 | £57,000 | £57,000 |
| 2006 | 4 | £55,500 | £55,000 | £58,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | 8 B23 7AW | Terraced | £167,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 22 B23 7AW | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2023 | 2 B23 7AW | Terraced | £161,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2018 | 9 B23 7AW | Terraced | £67,500 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Sep 2017 | 30 B23 7AW | Terraced | £122,500 | |
| 4 Aug 2017 | 2 B23 7AW | Terraced | £115,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Dec 2016 | 2 B23 7AW | Terraced | £118,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Dec 2016 | 2 B23 7AW | Terraced | £118,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Nov 2016 | 11 B23 7AW | Terraced | £120,500 | |
| 27 Oct 2016 | 11 B23 7AW | Terraced | £122,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Mar 2016 | 22 B23 7AW | Terraced | £117,500 | |
| 17 Nov 2014 | 22 B23 7AW | Terraced | £113,500 | |
| 8 Jun 2012 | 2 B23 7AW | Terraced | £57,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 May 2011 | 9 B23 7AW | Semi-detached | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Jun 2009 | 10 B23 7AW | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 23 May 2008 | 22 B23 7AW | Terraced | £57,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Nov 2006 | 17 B23 7AW | Terraced | £58,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Oct 2006 | 18 B23 7AW | Terraced | £55,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Jul 2006 | 9 B23 7AW | Semi-detached | £55,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jun 2006 | 14 B23 7AW | Terraced | £56,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Dec 2005 | 8 B23 7AW | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2004 | 11 B23 7AW | Terraced | £48,250 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Sep 2004 | 1 B23 7AW | Semi-detached | £102,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2004 | 6 B23 7AW | Terraced | £48,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Jun 2004 | 28 B23 7AW | Terraced | £39,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jan 2004 | 15 B23 7AW | Terraced | £87,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2002 | 22 B23 7AW | Terraced | £32,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Sep 2002 | 15 B23 7AW | Terraced | £73,500 | |
| 28 Aug 2002 | 14 B23 7AW | Terraced | £31,250 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Mar 2002 | 28 B23 7AW | Terraced | £28,750 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Sep 2001 | 17 B23 7AW | Terraced | £28,500 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jan 2001 | 12 B23 7AW | Terraced | £28,500 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Dec 2000 | 2 B23 7AW | Terraced | £29,500 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Dec 2000 | 11 B23 7AW | Terraced | £28,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Dec 2000 | 14 B23 7AW | Terraced | £29,500 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Dec 2000 | 10 B23 7AW | Terraced | £56,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2000 | 18 B23 7AW | Terraced | £29,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Apr 2000 | 17 B23 7AW | Terraced | £52,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Feb 2000 | 6 B23 7AW | Terraced | £24,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Jul 1999 | 15 B23 7AW | Terraced | £46,000 | |
| 26 Feb 1999 | 11 B23 7AW | Terraced | £24,950 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Feb 1999 | 4 B23 7AW | Terraced | £22,500 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Jul 1998 | 2 B23 7AW | Terraced | £23,950 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Dec 1997 | 28 B23 7AW | Terraced | £24,950 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Oct 1997 | 14 B23 7AW | Terraced | £22,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Aug 1997 | 8 B23 7AW | Terraced | £21,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Apr 1997 | 20 B23 7AW | Terraced | £23,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 62 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (12); House, end-terrace (5); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1983-1990 (8); 1976-1982 (7); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (social) (8); rented (private) (2).
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 B (46% of about 820 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: in a protected area: THE BIRMINGHAM (FORMER GOLDEN CROSS PH, SHORT HEATH ROAD, ERDINGTON) TPO 2005.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- FIRST FLOOR 194 STREETLY ROAD, permissioned (150 m)
- 56 Birchdale Road, Stockland Green, Birmingham, B23 7DD: up to 1 home, permissioned (420 m (0.3 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B23 7AW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B23 7AA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 14 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 109 m and 112 m above sea level (110 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 7AA | 100% | 100% | 98% | 0% |
| B23 7AW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Erdington 481,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Gravelly Hill 390,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Chester Road 659,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Streetly Road Short Heath | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Discount Parking Deals | 90 m |
| EV charging points | 18 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station - Marsh Hill, Birmingham. | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dove Medical Practice | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Buchan's Chemist | 50 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stockland Green Health Centre | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Northcroft Hospital | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Erdington Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-Op - Marsh Lane Cashzone | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bleak Hill Recreation Ground 3,940 m² | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 16 ha | 190 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 13 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bleak Hill Allotments 7,570 m² | 160 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Witton Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Witton Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Witton Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 830 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Brookvale Park | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Powell's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Perry Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Longmoor Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) north |
| Wyndley Wood | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 23 |
5 of the street's 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Short Heath | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Court Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Featherstone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stockland Green School | Secondary | 11–16 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marsh Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Story Wood School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Featherstone Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hawthorn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| E-ACT North Birmingham Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Brookvale Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchans Chemist B23 7AL | Retailers - other | 50 m | Exempt | |
| Petes News Store B23 7AL | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2009 |
| Chilli Spice B23 7AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Sunshine Kidz Daycare B23 7AL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jan 2026 |
| OLD TOWN B23 7AL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 4 Good | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Short Heath Cafe B23 7AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2025 |
| CAS Elms B23 7BD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Price Busters B23 6LB | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 2 Feb 2024 |
| S s convenience B23 6LB | Retailers - other | 170 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Oasis Academy B23 5JP | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2020 |
| Oasis Community Learning - Community, holiday & breakfast food B23 5JP | School/college/university | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ash News B23 5DP | Retailers - other | 200 m | Unknown | 7 Sep 2026 |
| St Margaret Marys Rc Primary School B23 7AB | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Olivers Fish Bar B23 7AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Uliveat B23 5PH | Mobile caterer | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lambert Close (27); On or near Scafell Drive (16); On or near Parking Area (15); On or near Marlow Road (14); On or near Ilford Road (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 20% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
Nearby streets
Scafell Drive · Ilford Road · Endmoor Grove · Marlow Road · The Briars · Eastdean Close · The Parklands · Birchdale Road · Glendon Road · Finsbury Grove · Streetly Road · Elstree Road
All the streets in B23 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.