Old Brookside Birmingham
72 addresses across 2 postcodes (B33), about 180 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 2706256.
- Energy: 67 homes have an energy certificate (C: 64, D: 3).
- Flood: 53 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 1% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stechford, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Old Yardley Park, is about 620 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 108 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 72 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Iridium Medical Practice, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 377 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
67 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 49 m². Most common: Flat (55); Maisonette, mid-terrace (6); Maisonette, end-terrace (5). Built: 1976-1982 (67). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (35); rented (private) (28); owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 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 A (58% of about 710 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)
- 222 Yardley Fields Road, Land at side, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 8RA: up to 1 home, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Land to rear of, 64 Francis Road, Stechford, Birmingham: up to 1 home, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 59 Frederick Road, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 8AE: up to 2 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Evergreen Care Home, 526 Church Road: up to 16 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- 263 Stoney Lane: up to 1 home, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Albert Road/Station Road: up to 143 homes, not permissioned (840 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, 53 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 17 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| B33 8QL | not in 2 or 3 | 52 / 0 / 16 | unlikely |
| B33 8RP | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 108 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 8QL | 99% | 1% | 1% | 0% |
| B33 8RP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stechford 417,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Lea Hall 443,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Adderley Park 147,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Yardley Fields Road Stechford | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Car parks | APH Birmingham Airport Parking | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Iridium Medical Practice | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chemycare | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Richmond Primary Care Centre | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Industrial Zone Former Yardley Green Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Stechford Police Station | 200 m |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Discount Car Parts and Accessories, Stechford Cashzone | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Yardley Park 8.4 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Kingfisher 287 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 600 m² | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Station Road Allotments 7,000 m² | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 301 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Edburgha, a listed building (Grade I), 700 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Edburgha | Listed building, Grade I | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Trust School | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Blakesley Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Kent's Moat | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Castle Bromwich Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kent's Moat | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| York's Wood | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Langley Hill Wood | Wood | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
| Alcott Wood | Wood | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) east |
| Parkhill Wood | Wood | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
| Hob's Moat | Lake or reservoir | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 71 | 72 | 72 |
1 of the street's 72 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | Report card (Mar 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 |
| Stechford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Oval School | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blakesley Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Audley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Washwood Heath Academy | All-through | 4–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Colebourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift Lea Forest | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cockshut Hill School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOREish CafeStechford Leisure Centre B33 8QN | Other catering premises | 310 m | 4 Good | 11 Oct 2024 |
| MeriGo Piri Piri (Stechford) B33 8BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Dixy Chicken B33 8BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Stechford News and Booze B33 8BB | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Alcombe House Ltd B33 8PL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 330 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2023 |
| First Steps B33 8BH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Eazey squeezey B33 8BH | Mobile caterer | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Corpus Christie Catholic Primary School B33 8BL | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Nneeh's Sweet Treats B33 8BN | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bromford Carinthia Housing Associati B33 8RN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2013 |
| The Station Inn B33 8BB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Stechford Junior And Infant School B33 8SJ | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Golden Dragon B33 8UB | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Madeleine House B33 8EJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Pete Cellars B33 8UB | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2010 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 175 |
| Drugs | 60 |
| Public order | 56 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Possession of weapons | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Police Station (306); On or near Old Brookside (24); On or near Masham Close (23); On or near Giles Close (21); On or near Yardley Fields Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 45% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 35% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 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 | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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 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
Giles Close · Old Mill Gardens · Station Road · Yardley Fields Road · Masham Close · Red House Road · Franks Way · Bordesley Green East · Norris Drive · Redthorn Grove · Winstanley Road · Alcombe Grove
All the streets in B33 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.