Park View Birmingham, Solihull
7 addresses across 3 postcodes (B36), about 110 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 35007071.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2011 the median was £232,000 across 5 sales.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 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 A; Band D in Solihull costs £2,197 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Water Orton, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Lanchester Park, is about 30 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 103 to 106 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Satis House, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 750 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 66 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | £232,000 | £208,050 | £249,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2011 | 3 B36 9LW | Detached | £249,995 | New build. |
| 25 Mar 2011 | 1 B36 9LW | Detached | £235,297 | |
| 25 Feb 2011 | 5 B36 9LW | Detached | £208,120 | New build. |
| 25 Feb 2011 | 7 B36 9LW | Detached | £208,050 | |
| 28 Jan 2011 | 9 B36 9LW | Detached | £232,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 128 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 2010 (3); 2007-2011 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Solihull in 2026-27: Band D £2,197 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,465 | £1,709 | £1,953 | £2,197 | £2,686 | £3,174 | £3,662 | £4,395 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (47% of about 1,170 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): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
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 7 addresses are between 103 m and 106 m above sea level (105 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 9LF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B36 9LW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B36 9NA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Water Orton 47,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Coleshill Parkway 206,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Lea Hall 443,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Singer Croft Smiths Wood | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Car parks | M Castle Bromwich Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Satis House | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Saydon Pharmacy | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Brooklands Hospital | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | Shard End Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lanchester Park 4.5 ha | 30 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 11 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.0 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,150 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Castle Bromwich Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Bromwich Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bosworth's Wood | Wood | 260 m east |
| Parkhall Wood | Wood | 600 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Parkhill Wood | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Langley Hill Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Chattle Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Dragonfly Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 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) | 14.0 | 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
6 of the street's 7 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 Solihull: see them on the Solihull page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hall Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; 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 |
| Castle Bromwich Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Water Orton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (May 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: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Smith's Wood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Smith's Wood Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Timberley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lift Greenwood | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingshurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlewood School B36 9LF | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| The Angry Donut B36 9ND | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Slimming World B36 9JB | Retailers - other | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Park Hall Academy B36 9HF | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Mary Bridgeman Tea And Coffee Lounge B36 0BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Castle Bromwich Infant School B36 0BX | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Gregory's Fish & Chip Shop B36 0BU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Cs Pauls B36 0BT | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hillman Grove (29); On or near Park View (14); On or near Singer Croft (10); On or near Bentley Court (7); On or near Reliant Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 8 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
- B36 9LW: 5 addresses
- B36 9LF: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
- B36 9NA: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Singer Croft · Bentley Court · Jensen Avenue · Hillman Grove · Reliant Close · Lanchester Way · Daimler Close · Morris Croft · Alvis Walk · Marcos Drive · Blandford Avenue · Rover Drive
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.