Pool Street Birmingham
1 address across 1 postcode (B6), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2709441.
- 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 68% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Aston, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 22.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 108 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Victoria Road Medical Ctr, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 263 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (85% of about 540 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)
- Between 53 & 47 Parliament Street: up to 3 homes, not permissioned (170 m)
- 6 Parliament Street: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (210 m)
- Whitehouse Street Industrial Units: up to 646 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Holland Road West Industrial Units: up to 117 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Inkerman House Newtown Shopping Centre: up to 6 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Milton Street/Newtown Row: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 9 Lichfield Road, Birmingham: up to 1 home, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Chester Street Industrial Units: up to 144 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 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 25 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 108 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 4TN | 68% | 68% | 68% | 4% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Aston 613,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Duddeston 341,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Birmingham Snow Hill 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | St Paul's (West Midlands Metro) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| St Chad's (West Midlands Metro) | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Bull Street (West Midlands Metro) | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Avenue Road Aston | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Brewery Street Coach and Lorry Parking | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Birmingham (Aston) | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Victoria Road Medical Ctr | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 17 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nucare Pharmacy | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rupert Street (Dental Surgery) | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Birmingham Children's Hospital | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Newtown Police Station | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 340 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.4 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 750 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | Aston Park 4.3 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Trinity Road Allotments 3,510 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 6.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Bartons Arms Public House, a listed building (Grade II*), 590 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Bartons Arms Public House | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Aston Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Key Hill Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Soho Loop | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Brookvale Park | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Icknield Port Loop | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Halfmoon Plantation | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
| Witton Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north |
| Perry Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 22.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Manor Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 140 m | No published inspection |
| Star King Solomon Academy Christian | All-through | 4–16 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Aston Tower Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chilwell Croft Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Aston University Mathematics School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Aston University Engineering Academy | Secondary | 13–19 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| King Edward VI Aston School | Secondary | 11–18 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Sep 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Newtown Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Prince Albert Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Bobs Diner B6 4TN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2010 |
| Mount Zion Community Church B6 4TN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2019 |
| The Albion At Aston B6 4DT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 4 Good | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Aston Manor School B6 4PZ | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Slapz B6 4PT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Mingli Foods B6 4AW | Other catering premises | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Titan Aston Academy B6 4EA | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Boing International trading ltd B6 4PJ | Other catering premises | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kuehne and Nagel Ltd B6 4AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Grand Villa Banqueting Suite B6 5DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Smart Kids Nursery B6 5BZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Miss Macaroon B6 4NH | Manufacturers/packers | 370 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Calvary Church Of God In Christ & Co B6 4UB | Other catering premises | 390 m | 4 Good | 14 Dec 2016 |
| Plummer House B6 4UB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2013 |
| Nubian Family Network B6 4UB | Retailers - other | 390 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 188 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Thomas Street (144); On or near Dunsfold Croft (44); On or near Parking Area (21); On or near Aston Brook Street (13); On or near Salstar Close (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 49% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 21% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 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 | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 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
- B6 4TN: 1 address of 76 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Aston Road · Leatherhead Close · Boxhill Close · Sutton Street · Chilworth Close · Aston Road · Aston Bridge · Rudgewick Croft · Aston Brook Street · Whitehouse Street · Dunsfold Croft · Aston Road North
All the streets in B6 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.