Manway Close Birmingham
11 addresses across 1 postcode (B20), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2705454.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £247,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 5, 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 C; 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 Hamstead (Birmingham), about 590 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 114 to 119 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Slieve Surgery, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 63 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | £247,500 | £225,000 | £270,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £190,000 | £160,000 | £235,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £93,500 | £93,500 | £93,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £87,000 | £87,000 | £87,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £59,000 | £59,000 | £59,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £59,000 | £59,000 | £59,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2024 | 16 B20 1DP | Other | £282,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Nov 2019 | 10 B20 1DP | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2019 | 6 B20 1DP | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2016 | 20 B20 1DP | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2016 | 20 B20 1DP | Other | £205,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Jul 2016 | 18 B20 1DP | Other | £6,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Dec 2006 | 2 B20 1DP | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2006 | 6 B20 1DP | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2006 | 14 B20 1DP | Detached | £235,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2004 | 4 B20 1DP | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2001 | 6 B20 1DP | Detached | £93,500 | |
| 31 Oct 2000 | 4 B20 1DP | Detached | £87,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Aug 1997 | 8 B20 1DP | Detached | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 May 1996 | 6 B20 1DP | Detached | £59,000 | |
| 23 May 1995 | 18 B20 1DP | Semi-detached | £59,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 138 m². Most common: House, detached (7). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 C (46% of about 460 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)
- ADJACENT 176 GRESTONE AVENUE: up to 1 home, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Sharmway, 113 Handsworth Wood Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- Sharmway, 113 Handsworth Wood Road, Handsworth Wood: up to 1 home, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 12 August 2026 to 14 August 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 114 m and 119 m above sea level (117 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 1DP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hamstead (Birmingham) 231,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Perry Barr 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| The Hawthorns 334,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beauchamp Avenue Hamstead | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Bromwich Bus Station | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Forge Mill Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 14.7 km (9.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Slieve Surgery | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wards Chemists | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Skin Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Perry Barr Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 30 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.1 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 480 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.6 ha | 110 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hawthorn House Allotments 1.6 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 7.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Anchorage, a listed building (Grade II*), 820 m (0.5 miles) south. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Anchorage | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Handsworth Park (Formerly Victoria Park) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Halfmoon Plantation | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Forge Mill Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Perry Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Perry Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Swan Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 11 |
3 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorrington Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Grestone Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hamstead Hall Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| Hamstead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ferndale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rookery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johal's B20 1DR | Retailers - other | 40 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Aug 2025 |
| The Garden Gate B20 1BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 6 Dec 2024 |
| The Hamstead Hill B20 1BX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Silverbirch Home B20 1DR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2022 |
| Beauchamp Convenience Store B20 1DR | Retailers - other | 100 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Ashmill Residential Care Home B20 1EA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Stepforward Support B20 1EA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2024 |
| The wellness studio by RJ B42 1DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Greggs PLC B42 1AD | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| RECWELL B20 1BS | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bubbas Lunch @ Remploy Automotive B20 1JN | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2013 |
| Matcha Moo B20 1JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nedbuy Foods B42 1DD | Distributors/Transporters | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Manway Close (23); On or near Hudson Road (22); On or near Deerhurst Road (11); On or near Vernon Avenue (4); On or near Hamstead Hill (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 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) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
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
- B20 1DP: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Hudson Road · Deerhurst Road · Cherry Orchard Road · St Davids Grove · Hamstead Hill · Millfield Road · Holly Gardens · Vernon Avenue · Ireton Road · Park Hill Drive · St Christophers · Leopold Avenue
All the streets in B20 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.