Moat Meadows Birmingham
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (B32), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2704182.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 6).
- 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 University (Birmingham), about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 500 m (0.3 miles) away, and Woodgate Valley Country Park (202 hectares) is about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 175 to 177 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ridgacre House Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 124 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
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 55 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (8); Bungalow, end-terrace (5); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1983-1990 (13); 1976-1982 (1); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (15).
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 (60% of about 700 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)
- Land adjacent, 108 Quinton Road West , Quinton, Birmingham, B32 2RH: up to 1 home, permissioned (110 m)
- 25-27 Quinton Road West, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 2QA: up to 2 homes, permissioned (230 m)
- 213 Worlds End Lane: up to 4 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Land adjacent to, 32 Minton Road, Quinton, Birmingham: up to 1 home, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Capern Grove 12: up to 5 homes, not 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 31 October 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 18 addresses are between 175 m and 177 m above sea level (176 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 2QD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B32 2QF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | University (Birmingham) 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Selly Oak 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Rowley Regis 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rickyard Piece California | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Halesowen Bus Station | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Q-Park Qemc | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 16 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ridgacre House Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Selcroft Pharmacy | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Euro Dental Care | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Birmingham Women's Hospital | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Harborne Police Station | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Quinton Stores Ltd | 150 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Woodgate Valley Country Park 202 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 250 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 9,120 m² | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tennal Lane Allotments 1.1 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 203 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Weoley Castle, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Weoley Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Warley Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pitts Wood | Wood | 730 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 920 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Broadhidley Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| The Grove | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Moor Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Mucklow Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 18 |
2 of the street's 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World's End Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| World's End Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 350 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | 11–18 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodhouse Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nonsuch Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lift Four Dwellings Primary | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Paganel Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lift Four Dwellings Secondary | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Jervoise School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Peters CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Boniface Church B32 2QD | Other catering premises | 50 m | 4 Good | 27 Feb 2019 |
| Quinton & Oldbury Food Bank B32 2QD | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2019 |
| FoodCycle Quinton B32 2QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2024 |
| S & D News & Booze B32 2QA | Retailers - other | 180 m | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2019 |
| Best-One Quinton Stores B32 2QA | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2009 |
| Co-Op (Quinton) B32 2RE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2009 |
| Johns Fish Bar B32 2RE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| The Lion Bar and Restaurant B32 2PP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| The Crusty Cottage Craft Bakery B32 2SJ | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Worlds End Infant and Nursery School B32 2SA | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Worlds End Lane Junior School B32 2SA | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rickyard Piece (31); On or near Lower Higley Close (30); On or near Moat Meadows (18); On or near Pinner Grove (15); On or near Martley Croft (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 15% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
Lower Higley Close · Lygon Grove · Martley Croft · Dufton Road · Rickyard Piece · Pinner Grove · Quinton Road West · First Meadow Piece · Quinton Road West · Brookmans Avenue · Firsby Road · Simmons Drive
All the streets in B32 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.