Lock Loop Way Ladywood, Birmingham
17 addresses across 1 postcode (B16), about 240 m long. USRN 2753781.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (A: 2, B: 12).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Birmingham costs £2,363 a year in 2026-27.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Jewellery Quarter, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 120 m away, and Summerfield Park (15 hectares) is about 800 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 145 to 147 m above sea level.
- Noise: 65 of its 65 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Broadway Health Centre, about 220 m away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 70 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2024 | APARTMENT 3, 25 B16 0EJ | Other | £3,224,889 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 114 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 2024 (14).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 (30% of about 920 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)
- Icknield Square: up to 150 homes, not permissioned (60 m)
- LAND AT ICKNIELD PORT ROAD AND FREETH STREET: up to 325 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- Ledsam Street, Ladywood: up to 210 homes, not permissioned (170 m)
- SITE OF FACTORY BUILDINGS 33 TO 38 FREETH STREET AND ICKNIELD PORT ROAD: up to 72 homes, permissioned (190 m)
- LAND BETWEEN CANAL AND ROTTON PARK STREET: up to 98 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- IPL Site, Ladywood: up to 1,150 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- LAND AT LEDSAM STREET: up to 210 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- LAND FRONTING CANAL AND WIGGIN STREET: up to 265 homes, permissioned (310 m)
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
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 65 addresses are between 145 m and 147 m above sea level (146 m on average).
Broadband
No Ofcom coverage figures for these postcodes.
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Jewellery Quarter 446,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Five Ways 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Birmingham New Street 37 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Five Ways (West Midlands Metro) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Brindleyplace (West Midlands Metro) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ledsam Street Ladywood | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Duchess Road Pay and Display Car Park | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 14 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 12.5 km (7.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broadway Health Centre | 220 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest R & R Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broadway Dental Suite | 220 m |
| Hospital | Birmingham City Hospital | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Ladywood Police Station | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,030 m² | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Summerfield Park 15 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 730 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,640 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 30 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Roundhouse, cobbled ramps and tunnel (formerly stables for the City of Birmingham Engineers Depot), a listed building (Grade II*), 580 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 90 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Roundhouse, cobbled ramps and tunnel (formerly stables for the City of Birmingham Engineers Depot) | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Public Library | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| The Monument (Observatory) | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| 9,10 and 11, Legge Lane | Listed building, Grade II* | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Warstone Lane Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Key Hill Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Icknield Port Loop | Lake or reservoir | 240 m west |
| Soho Loop | Lake or reservoir | 790 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Moor Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Edgbaston Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Thimblemill Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) west |
| The Grove | Wood | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 65 |
65 of the street's 65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy | 16 plus | 16–19 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Inadequate (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nelson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 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 George's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Brookfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Paul's School for Girls Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Summerfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| City Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCG FOOD PANTRY/Community Hub & Cafe B16 0QZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Ladywood Leisure Centre B16 8TR | Other catering premises | 170 m | 4 Good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| AUNTIE JOLLOF B16 0AU | Other catering premises | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Yard Art House B16 0AE | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2022 |
| AFCS CIC Consortium HUB B18 7AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Essence Youth Mentoring CIC B18 7AF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| L'amore B16 0RF | Mobile caterer | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Little Wonders Pre-School B16 8EL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Seventh-Day Adventist Church B16 8RP | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2023 |
| Uwish Lounge Ltd B18 7AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Coconut Cup Ltd B18 7AF | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| BAIL-LICIOUS B18 7AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Ladywood Butcher and Grocery B16 8RP | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Shaks Fishbar & Peri Peri B16 8RP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Urbanroots cafe B16 8RP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near South Loop Park (27); On or near Rodney Close (15); On or near Park/Open Space (14); On or near Icknield Square (5); On or near Freeth Street (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 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) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 72% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band B, house, end-terrace (lodged 23 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- B16 0EJ: 17 addresses (postcode no longer in use)
Nearby streets
Icknield Square · South Loop Square · South Loop Green · South Loop Park · Ledsam Street · Fulmer Walk · Freeth Street · Stour Street · Cope Street · Rudge Walk · Rodney Close · Nickel Road
All the streets in B16 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.