Leybrook Road Birmingham
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (B45), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2700113.
- 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 Longbridge, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Austin Park, is about 840 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 177 to 183 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Great Park Medical Group, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 45 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (46% of about 700 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)
- Land at West Longbridge, West and North of the A38 Bristol Road South, Former MG Factory site, Longbridge, Birmingham, B45: up to 183 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- FORMER MG ROVER WORKS BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH: up to 160 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- 19 Edgewood Road, Longbridge, Birmingham, B45 8SB: up to 1 home, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- FORMER MG ROVER GROUP SITE SOUTH WORKS LICKEY ROAD: up to 220 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Ross House and the former Sheldon Unit, Sheldon Drive, Northfield, Birmingham: up to 2 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 177 m and 183 m above sea level (181 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 9PB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B45 9PD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Longbridge 892,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Northfield 643,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Barnt Green 327,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cliff Rock Road Rednal | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Alvechurch - Red Lion PH | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Premier Inn Birmingham South (Rubery) Car Park | 340 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 330 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 18.3 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Great Park Medical Group | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Morrisons Pharmacy | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Dept. | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | West Heath Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Rubery Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pauls Wine And Convenience Store, Rednal | 380 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Austin Park 1.9 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 490 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Leys 2.3 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Leys 3.4 ha | 40 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site 700m east of Gannow Green Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site 700m east of Gannow Green Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Hawkesley Farm moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bedlam Wood | Wood | 460 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Balaam's Wood | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Rubery Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Rednal Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Spring Pools | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colmers Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 30 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | 11–19 | 170 m | Report card (Mar 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; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rubery Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 180 m | No published inspection |
| Rednal Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rednal Hill Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Forestdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Meadows Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beaconside Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colmers Farm Primary School B45 9PB | School/college/university | 30 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Rubery Nursery B45 9PB | School/college/university | 30 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Colmers Farm Grant Maintained School B45 9NY | School/college/university | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Sep 2026 |
| W M Morrisons B45 9NY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2023 |
| BITECREW KITCHEN B45 8QE | Other catering premises | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Himalaya Restaurant B45 9QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Jellybabies Nursery B45 9QD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Me 2 You Pizza B45 9QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Flat B45 9QD | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2012 |
| Longbridge Superstore B45 9QD | Retailers - other | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Wafalicious B45 9TZ | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Rednal Cafe B45 9TZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Feb 2026 |
| The Grill Box B45 9TZ | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Rednal Express B45 9TZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 Aug 2025 |
| GRILL BOX / SMASH BURGER 42 B45 9TZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sports/Recreation Area (35); On or near Belton Grove (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 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) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 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 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
Nearby streets
Belton Grove · Kendal Avenue · Metropolitan Way · Fox Hollow Close · Cheveley Avenue · Foxland Avenue · Sprite Way · Rock Avenue · Rubery Lane · Hornet Way · Kendal Rise Road · Ashill Road
All the streets in B45 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.