Meredith Pool Close Birmingham
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (B18), about 40 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 2751897.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12).
- 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 A; 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 Jewellery Quarter, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 137 to 139 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kirpal Medical Practice, about 840 m (0.5 miles) away, with 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 284 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
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 49 m². Most common: Flat (12). Built: 1976-1982 (12). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (96% of about 850 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)
- WESTERN BUSINESS PARK: up to 310 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- LAND ADJACENT 80 JAMES TURNER STREET: up to 1 home, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Gib Heath: up to 662 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- ADJACENT 141 WINSON GREEN ROAD: up to 5 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- SITE OF 1,3 AND 5 WAVERHILL ROAD: up to 12 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- 52A BOULTON ROAD: up to 2 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- City Hospital: up to 750 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Al Noor Shopping Centre, 263-265 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9RY: up to 8 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 137 m and 139 m above sea level (138 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 4RD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B18 4RJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Jewellery Quarter 446,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| The Hawthorns 334,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Smethwick Rolfe Street 404,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | 260 m |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | 480 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bacchus Road Winson Green | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Q-Park Birmingham City Hospital | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 20 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest City - Sheldon Block GeniePoint | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 13.5 km (8.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kirpal Medical Practice | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Soho Pharmacy | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Dept. | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Birmingham City Hospital | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Thornhill Road Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 330 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.4 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 960 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bishop Latimer Memorial Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade II*), 410 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 27 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Latimer Memorial Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Soho House | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Summerfield Community Centre and Job Preparation Unit | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| The Red Lion Public House | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Remains of the Boulton and Watt Soho foundry and mint, Birmingham Canal, Smethwick | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Key Hill Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Warstone Lane Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Smethwick Engine House | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Soho Loop | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Icknield Port Loop | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| Thimblemill Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Halfmoon Plantation | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Priory Woods | Wood | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 13 |
3 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Benson | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | Inadequate (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Foundry | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| James Watt Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Windsor Olympus Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Boulton | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Summerfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham Sikh | Primary | 4–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Grove School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.M.C Meat B18 4RE | Retailers - other | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Oct 2010 |
| Golden Chippy B18 4RE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | Unknown | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Junction express B18 4RB | Retailers - other | 80 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Benson Road Community School B18 5TD | School/college/university | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| New Pop Eyes Ltd B18 4RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 22 Jul 2026 |
| B'ham Community Childrens Centre B18 4QY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2009 |
| Trishaz Treat Ltd B18 4QF | Manufacturers/packers | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Incredible Surplus CIC B18 4QF | Distributors/Transporters | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Devonshire Arms B18 5DH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Mar 2026 |
| C and J's Caribbean Cooking Takeaway B18 5DH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Chef Imrans Attock Catering B18 4QF | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| The Royal British Legion B18 4QR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2009 |
| Waj's News B18 4PU | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Kingston Nights Limited B18 4QG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Parms News B18 5SJ | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2013 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 149 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 |
| Vehicle crime | 21 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Burglary | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Markby Road (58); On or near Willes Road (41); On or near Kirby Road (40); On or near Merryhill Drive (34); On or near Preston Road (29).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 38% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 23% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 24% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 71% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Nearby streets
Beaumont Gardens · Markby Road · Spring Grove Gardens · Heartland Close · Kirby Road · Berry Drive · Talbot Street · Willes Road · Bacchus Road · Augustine Grove · Benson Road · Preston Road
All the streets in B18 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.