Millbrook Drive Birmingham
37 addresses across 2 postcodes (B31), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2700975.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 12, D: 10, E: 3, F: 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 360 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Austin Park, is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 162 to 165 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cofton Medical Centre, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 68 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
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 58 m². Most common: Flat (8); House, semi-detached (6); House, mid-terrace (5). Built: 1991-1995 (9); 1983-1990 (8); 1976-1982 (7). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (19); rented (private) (6); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (15 addresses)
- 1, Mill Brook Drive
- 3, Mill Brook Drive
- 4, Mill Brook Drive
- 5, Mill Brook Drive
- 6, Mill Brook Drive
- 9, Mill Brook Drive
- 10, Mill Brook Drive
- 15, Mill Brook Drive
- 17, Mill Brook Drive
- 18, Mill Brook Drive
- 19, Mill Brook Drive
- 23, Mill Brook Drive
- 24, Mill Brook Drive
- 29, Mill Brook Drive
- 34, Mill Brook Drive
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 (47% of about 1,520 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: in a protected area: THE BIRMINGHAM (TESSALL LANE, NORTHFIELD) TPO 1991.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- King Khan, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham: up to 13 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- LAND REAR OF 145 AND 147 TESSALL LANE: up to 4 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- Land at Reabrook Road (former BCC Housing Depot), Longbridge, Birmingham, B31 4EN: up to 8 homes, permissioned (340 m)
- Dennings Mica Home & Garden, 1183 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2SL: up to 3 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Park Square B: up to 156 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- FORMER MG ROVER GROUP SITE SOUTH WORKS LICKEY ROAD: up to 220 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 34-36 The Mill Walk: up to 4 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- 1107 Bristol Road South: up to 2 homes, permissioned (830 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 8 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 62 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B31 2YS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| B31 2SF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 37 addresses are between 162 m and 165 m above sea level (163 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 2SF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B31 2YS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Longbridge 892,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 360 m |
| Northfield 643,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Kings Norton 934,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tessall Lane Longbridge | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Alvechurch - Red Lion PH | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Northfield Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 340 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 17 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cofton Medical Centre | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knights Longbridge Pharmacy | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | West Heath Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Rubery Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Michael's Express Cashzone | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Austin Park 1.9 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.0 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 550 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5.1 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coney Green Drive Allotments 2.0 ha | 300 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 6.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hawkesley Farm moated site, a scheduled monument, 520 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hawkesley Farm moated site | Scheduled monument | 520 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bedlam Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west |
| The Grove | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Balaam's Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Rednal Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Upper Bittell Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 37 |
3 of the street's 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Turves Green Boys' School | Secondary | 11–18 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Turves Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Heath Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cofton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Colmers Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes catering bx kitchen B31 2SE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Austin Sports & Social Club B31 2SF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 4 Good | 15 Aug 2013 |
| CHATTY PATTY B31 2SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Tasty Pizza B31 2SP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Lotus Blossom B31 2SP | Other catering premises | 330 m | 4 Good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Hope You're Hungry B31 2SP | Mobile caterer | 330 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Select & Save B31 2SP | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Everlast Fitness Limited B31 2SU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2018 |
| Fuel stop B31 2SU | Mobile caterer | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Burger Boi B31 2SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Dallaglio RugbyWorks B31 2TS | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Poundland B31 2TS | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| One Stop B31 2SP | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Cafe kibo B31 2SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 4 Good | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Dallaglio Rugbyworks B31 2TW | Other catering premises | 360 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 1 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kemshead Avenue (30); On or near Tollgate Close (19); On or near Cypress Grove (8); On or near Daffodil Way (6); On or near Appletree Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 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) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 3 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
Daffodil Way · Mill Brook Drive · Kemshead Avenue · Oak Grove · Mavis Road · Appletree Close · Bristol Road South · Riverpark Way · Reabrook Road · Farren Road · Tollgate Close · Saxon Court
All the streets in B31 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.