Malcolm Grove Birmingham
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (B45), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2700117.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £260,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 4, 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Longbridge, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 530 m (0.3 miles) away, and Lickey Hills (213 hectares) is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 193 to 196 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Leach Heath Medical Centre, about 210 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 870 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 184 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £180,250 | £177,500 | £183,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £142,250 | £142,250 | £142,250 |
| 2008 | 2 | £125,500 | £125,500 | £125,500 |
| 2006 | 3 | £129,000 | £118,000 | £129,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £124,950 | £124,950 | £124,950 |
| 2003 | 2 | £113,000 | £113,000 | £113,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £69,950 | £69,950 | £69,950 |
| 1997 | 1 | £56,000 | £56,000 | £56,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2025 | 3 B45 9BS | Semi-detached | £260,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Mar 2021 | 27 B45 9BS | Other | £7,950 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Feb 2019 | 5 B45 9BS | Detached | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jul 2018 | 19 B45 9BS | Semi-detached | £183,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2018 | 11 B45 9BS | Semi-detached | £177,500 | |
| 20 Jul 2018 | 19 B45 9BS | Other | £6,250 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Dec 2017 | 3 B45 9BS | Semi-detached | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Nov 2017 | 17 B45 9BS | Semi-detached | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Jan 2013 | 9 B45 9BS | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2009 | 3 B45 9BS | Semi-detached | £142,250 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jan 2008 | 37 B45 9BS | Semi-detached | £125,500 | |
| 10 Jan 2008 | 37 B45 9BS | Semi-detached | £125,500 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jun 2006 | 37 B45 9BS | Semi-detached | £118,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Feb 2006 | 3 B45 9BS | Semi-detached | £129,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Feb 2006 | 3 B45 9BS | Semi-detached | £129,000 | |
| 6 Feb 2004 | 7 B45 9BS | Semi-detached | £124,950 | |
| 18 Sep 2003 | 17 B45 9BS | Semi-detached | £113,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2003 | 17 B45 9BS | Semi-detached | £113,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 May 2000 | 11 B45 9BS | Semi-detached | £69,950 | |
| 23 May 1997 | 19 B45 9BS | Semi-detached | £56,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Mar 1996 | 11 B45 9BS | Semi-detached | £58,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); House, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (7); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (37% of about 1,600 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 to rear of 117A Cock Hill Lane, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9RX: up to 1 home, permissioned (350 m)
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 5 November 2026 to 9 November 2026: BT, Remedial works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works, permit applied for)
Finished in the last three months
- 1 October 2026 to 5 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 14 September 2026 to 18 September 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
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 7 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 19 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 3 low and 0 very low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B45 9BS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
| B45 9BJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 193 m and 196 m above sea level (194 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 9BJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B45 9BS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Longbridge 892,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Northfield 643,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Barnt Green 327,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leach Heath Lane Rubery | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Alvechurch - Red Lion PH | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest New Road Car Park | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 19.2 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leach Heath Medical Centre | 210 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rednal Pharmacy | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | West Heath Hospital | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Rubery Police Station | 320 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Rubery, Rubery Cashzone | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Lickey Hills 213 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 240 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,250 m² | 240 m |
| Allotments | The Leys 3.4 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 216 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site 700m east of Gannow Green Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west. 5 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rubery Hill | Hill | 580 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Whetty Coppice | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Rednal Hill | Hill | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Holly Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Spring Pools | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 22 |
7 of the street's 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 210 m | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | 11–19 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | 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 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rednal Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rednal Hill Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Colmers Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beaconside Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 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 |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Reaside Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Waseley Hills High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Holywell Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Tails Too B45 9BP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 20 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Frankie and Bennys, Stacks, Birdbox B45 9JL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Tesco Superstore B45 9JL | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2024 |
| St Chad's Church B45 9JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Market Garden Foods B45 9JH | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Famous Cooking B45 9XS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Apr 2025 |
| JIA B45 9XS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Tiffins B45 9XS | Other catering premises | 150 m | 4 Good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| St James Catholic Primary Academy B45 9BN | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Ray's Coffee B45 9JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Redwoods B45 9NU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2010 |
| Sultan's Doner B45 9JP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Caprinos B45 9JP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Buttercream cakes by Lisa B45 9NR | Other catering premises | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Farmfoods B45 9JA | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 80 |
| Shoplifting | 42 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Malcolm Grove (61); On or near Chapelfield Road (26); On or near Longwood Road (23); On or near Beoley Grove (14); On or near Petrol Station (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 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) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 5 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Remedial works, 5 November 2026 to 9 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Bristol Road South · Leach Green Lane · Rushmead Grove · Fossil Drive · Beverley Road · Stilthouse Grove · Stonecroft Avenue · Longwood Road · A38 · Beoley Grove · Leach Heath Lane · Traceys Meadow
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.