Parkview Drive Birmingham
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (B8), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2744535.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 7).
- 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 Adderley Park, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Ward End Park, is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 101 to 103 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pearl Medical Centre, about 330 m away, with 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 900 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 293 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
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8). Built: 1996-2002 (6); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8).
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 (72% of about 680 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 (FORMER PARK VIEW SCHOOL NORTHLEIGH ROAD, WARD END) TPO 1999.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- City Hasanat College, Leigh Road: up to 1 home, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Land adjacent 113 Nansen Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 3JP: up to 1 home, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- 18 Sutton Approach, Birmingham: up to 3 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 834-838 Alum Rock Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham, B8 2TX: up to 2 homes, 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B8 2DQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B8 2DH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 101 m and 103 m above sea level (102 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B8 2DH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B8 2DQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Adderley Park 147,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Stechford 417,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Gravelly Hill 390,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ward End Library | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest I Can Park And Ride | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 14 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pearl Medical Centre | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 17 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ward End Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 220 m |
| Hospital | Heartlands Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Nechells Police Station | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ward End Park 19 ha | 180 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 240 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northleigh Road Allotments 1.6 ha | 250 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Castle Bromwich Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 3 km (1.8 miles) east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Bromwich Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 3 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brookvale Park | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Kent's Moat | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
| Langley Hill Wood | Wood | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
| Witton Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
| Plants Brook Reservoirs | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-east |
| Black Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.0 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sladefield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leigh Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Thornton Primary School | Primary | 7–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rockwood Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nansen Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 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: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highfield Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hodge Hill College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Shaw Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESS Catering B8 2QE | Mobile caterer | 210 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Washwood Heath Conservative Club B8 2HF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 17 Nov 2025 |
| The Artisan UK B8 2QE | Other catering premises | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ward End Christian Spiritualist Church B8 2EY | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jun 2011 |
| Lakeside Cafe B8 2HB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| D1kitchen B8 2HB | Mobile caterer | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ward End Social Club B8 2BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2013 |
| Drinks Express B8 2BA | Retailers - other | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Unity Hubb B8 2BA | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2016 |
| Fit for All Hodge Hill B8 2HB | Other catering premises | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tz Convenience Store B8 2BT | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2010 |
| Bismillah Halal Butchers B8 2BT | Retailers - other | 350 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Classic Fish Bar B8 2BT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Bismillah Bakery B8 2HG | Retailers - other | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Oct 2022 |
| Savour food Shinwari B8 2HG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 17 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 158 |
| Public order | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Burglary | 14 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Church Walk (79); On or near Wallbank Road (48); On or near Perrins Grove (35); On or near Wallbank Court (31); On or near Over Pool Road (25).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 31% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 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) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 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
Schoolgate Close · Wallbank Road · Perrins Grove · Wallbank Court · Ward End Hall Grove · Wardend Road · Washbrook Road · Northleigh Road · Church Walk · Clover Lea Square · Over Pool Road · Winnington Road
All the streets in B8 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.