Malt Close Birmingham
30 addresses across 1 postcode (B17), about 100 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 2704141.
- Energy: 28 homes have an energy certificate (C: 27, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 University (Birmingham), about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 350 m away, and Harborne Walkway (2.6 hectares) is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 162 to 164 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Harborne Medical Practice, about 200 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 60% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 276 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (18); House, end-terrace (8); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (20); 1950-1966 (4); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (17); owner-occupied (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 B (39% of about 1,160 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, SELLY OAK 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)
- Abacus Court Bull Street: up to 1 home, permissioned (220 m)
- 166 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9PW: up to 1 home, permissioned (260 m)
- 174 High Street: up to 4 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- 169 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9QE: up to 1 home, permissioned (340 m)
- Newman House, Harrison's Road, Edgbaston: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- 289a High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9QH, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- 106 VIVIAN ROAD: up to 1 home, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- 4 FARQUHAR ROAD, permissioned (900 m (0.6 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 30 addresses are between 162 m and 164 m above sea level (163 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 0HX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | University (Birmingham) 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Selly Oak 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Five Ways 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blue Coat School Harborne | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Q-Park Qemc | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 150 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 13.3 km (8.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Harborne Medical Practice | 200 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 70 m |
| Hospital | Birmingham Women's Hospital | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Harborne Police Station | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 125 High Street Lloyds Bank | 330 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,580 m² | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Harborne Walkway 2.6 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 480 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harborne Hill Allotments 3.0 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Metchley Abbey, a listed building (Grade II*), 260 m south-west. 39 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Metchley Abbey | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m south-west |
| 21, Yateley Road B15 | Listed building, Grade I | 560 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Knutsford Lodge | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Berrow Court Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Roman forts at Metchley | Scheduled monument | 930 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Westbourne Road Town Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Birmingham Botanical Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moor Pool | Lake or reservoir | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| The Grove | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Edgbaston Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Icknield Port Loop | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Pitts Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 25 | 30 |
5 of the street's 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborne Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harborne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peters CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Water Mill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Selly Oak Nursery School | Nursery | 2–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Paul's School for Girls Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
| Tiverton Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hop Garden B17 0HT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 16 Dec 2025 |
| GuDee B17 0HQ | Other catering premises | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Green Man B17 9NE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 4 Good | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Marks & Spencer B17 9NE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2017 |
| Pho B17 9NE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Starbucks Coffee Company B17 9NE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Home Bargains B17 9NJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 4 Good | 7 Jan 2017 |
| Ruby Takeaway B17 9NJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Little Bricks B17 9NJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Boston Tea Party B17 9NJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| The Little High Street B17 9NU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Maddison B17 9NJ | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Iceland B17 9NS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2014 |
| Rudys Pizza B17 9NS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 30 Aug 2023 |
| EL BUEN GUSTO B17 9NS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Dec 2020 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 126 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Other theft | 21 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Burglary | 14 |
| Robbery | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (193); On or near York Street (30); On or near Grays Road (24); On or near York Mews (19); On or near Barlow'S Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 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) | 60% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- Food hygiene ratings SSA Mixy LTD T/A Mango (restaurant/cafe/canteen, B17 9QE) now 4 Good, was 5 Very good (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- B17 0HX: 30 addresses
Nearby streets
The Farthings · High Street · High Street · Barlow's Road · York Mews · St John's Road · Metchley Lane · York Street · Grays Road · Bull Street · Harts Close · Hintlesham Avenue
All the streets in B17 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.