Marcot Road Birmingham
1 address across 1 postcode (B26), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2706875.
- 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 Acocks Green, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sheldon Country Park, is about 740 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 127 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Manor House Lane Surgery, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 141 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 C (73% of about 640 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)
- 1719-1721 Coventry Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1DT: up to 1 home, permissioned (340 m)
- land Adjacent to 11 Brays Road: up to 1 home, permissioned (390 m)
- 78 New Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3AY: up to 27 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- 115 New Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3BA: up to 5 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- 1 Swan Courtyard, Charles Edward Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1BU: up to 25 homes, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- 153 Yew Tree Lane, Yardley, Birmingham: up to 1 home, 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 30 September 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 127 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 1JU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Acocks Green 418,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Olton 463,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Tyseley 244,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gotham Road Lyndon End | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | APH Birmingham Airport Parking | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor House Lane Surgery | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Industrial Zone Former Yardley Green Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Acocks Green Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Whirlwind, Sheldon Cashzone | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sheldon Country Park 66 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 510 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lyndon Playing Fields 13 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manor House Lane Allotments 1.8 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 67 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Kent's Moat, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kent's Moat | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kent's Moat | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Hob's Moat | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Round Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Olton Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Mill Pool Spinney | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) south |
| Billsmore Wood | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lyndon Green Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gilbertstone Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Yardley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Garretts Green Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lyndon School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cedars Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Olton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cockshut Hill School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stanville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travelodge Birmingham Yardley B26 1DS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 190 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2010 |
| Mcdonald's Yardley B26 1DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Smokey Barrels Bar and Grill B26 1DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Jan 2026 |
| ONESTOP CONVIENCE STORES B26 1PB | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2010 |
| Chicka Ltd B26 1PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2024 |
| New China City B26 1PB | Other catering premises | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| One Stop Halal Meat B26 1PB | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Sweet Treat Studio B26 1ND | Other catering premises | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chica Desserts B26 1PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| The sweet secret B26 1LA | Mobile caterer | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Subway B26 1PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Food From Back Home B26 3AR | Other catering premises | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Whirlwind Service Station B26 3HL | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2017 |
| Greggs B26 3HL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| MFG Whirlwind Service Station B26 3HL | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 |
| Vehicle crime | 24 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Gotham Road (88); On or near Marcot Road (15); On or near Wichnor Road (12); On or near Brays Road (10); On or near Brean Avenue (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
- B26 1JU: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Gotham Road · Brean Avenue · Brean Avenue · Marcot Road · Bryn Arden Road · Wichnor Road · Herondale Road · Wichnor Road · Derron Avenue · Saxondale Avenue · Dalewood Croft · Petworth Grove
All the streets in B26 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.