Park View Sparkbrook, Birmingham
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (B10), about 60 m long. USRN 2709063.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2, E: 2).
- 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 Small Heath, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Small Heath Park, is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 127 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Limes Medical Centre, about 210 m away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 270 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
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1900-1929 (3); 1930-1949 (1); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (social) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 (84% of about 500 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)
- 486 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0UG: up to 1 home, permissioned (290 m)
- 395-397a Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0SP: up to 1 home, permissioned (350 m)
- 14 CHARLES ROAD AND 8 TO 14 ST OSWALDS ROAD: up to 13 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Montgomery Street/South Road, Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East: up to 240 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- 212 Green Lane, Small Heath, Birmingham, B9 5DQ: up to 1 home, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 224 Green Lane: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Land bounded by Coventry Road/ Bolton Road/ Arthur Street: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- 51 Bordesley Green, Bordesley Green: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 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 addresses are about 127 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 0JX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B10 0JY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Small Heath 224,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Bordesley 29,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Adderley Park 147,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wordsworth Road Small Heath | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Alfred Road Pay and Display Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 22 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 250 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Limes Medical Centre | 210 m |
| Pharmacies | 21 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Noor Pharmacy | 80 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 140 m |
| Hospital | Former Womens Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Digbeth Police Station | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Islamic Bank of Britain | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Small Heath Park 17 ha | 140 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 600 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,370 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Storrs Place Private Allotments 1,750 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Small Heath Lower School, Learning Zone, a listed building (Grade II*), 310 m south. 24 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Small Heath Lower School, Learning Zone | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m south |
| Small Heath Lower School | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m south |
| Church of St Oswald | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Anglican Church of All Saints (Formerly St Aiden) | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coldbath Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
| Moseley New Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south |
| Round Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
| Edgbaston Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) west |
| Kent's Moat | Lake or reservoir | 4.8 km (3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 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 and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 330 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Olive School, Small Heath Muslim | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Somerville Primary (NC) School | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (May 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; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lift Montgomery | Primary | 2–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Gracelands Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Regents Park Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Apr 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; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wyndcliffe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Benedict's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marlborough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ark Victoria Academy | All-through | 3–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulkoli Mithai Ghor B10 0JU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 4 Good | 29 May 2025 |
| Bia Lounge B10 0JU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | Exempt | |
| Medina Bakery B10 0LG | Manufacturers/packers | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Noor pharmacy B10 0LG | Retailers - other | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hassan's food store B10 0TL | Other catering premises | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Nov 2025 |
| South & City College Birmingham B10 0DP | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Al-Mirage Banqueting Suites B10 0ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 4 Good | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Central Jamia Mosque Ghamkol Sharif B10 0DX | Other catering premises | 180 m | 4 Good | 12 Nov 2015 |
| Birmingham Community Fridge B10 0DX | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Salama Somali and Yemeni Restaurant B10 0JS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2020 |
| Spicy Qs B10 0JS | Mobile caterer | 220 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Wok Darbar B10 0JS | Mobile caterer | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| NASHHVILLEHUT LIMITED B10 0JS | Mobile caterer | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sweet Joe's Small Heath B10 0JS | Mobile caterer | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bakers Inn Ltd B10 0TL | Other catering premises | 230 m | 4 Good | 15 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 |
| Vehicle crime | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wordsworth Road (48); On or near Langley Road (37); On or near Danford Gardens (30); On or near Lloyd Street (30); On or near Keats Avenue (25).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 31% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 18% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 68% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 15% | 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, mid-terrace (lodged 23 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Al-Uruba Cafe (restaurant/cafe/canteen, B10 0SP) now 4 Good, was 2 Improvement necessary (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Victoria Avenue · Langley Grove · Glovers Road · Minster Drive · Bolton Road · Lime Grove · Monkswell Close · Golden Hillock Road · Wordsworth Road · Cyril Grove · Langley Road · Danford Gardens
All the streets in B10 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.