Progress Way Birmingham, Solihull
7 addresses across 3 postcodes (B37,B40), about 440 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 35007323.
- 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 C; Band D in Solihull costs £2,197 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Birmingham International, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 99 to 101 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Croft Medical Centre, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 900 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 71 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2022 | DC2, PROLOGIS PARK BIRMINGHAM INTERCHANGE B40 1AB | Other | £66,950,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 C (26% of about 1,330 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: yes, Solihull.
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B40 1AB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B37 7YG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
| B37 7JE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 99 m and 101 m above sea level (100 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B37 7JE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B37 7YG | 94% | 94% | 94% | 6% |
| B40 1AB | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Birmingham International 5.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Marston Green 589,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Hampton-In-Arden 211,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail link) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Birmingham Intl Rail Station (Air-Rail Link) | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blackfirs Lane Birmingham Business Park | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Birmingham Airport Parking | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Croft Medical Centre | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Croft Pharmacy | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hedingham Grove Dental Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Birmingham | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Chemsley Wood Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Wheatcroft Food Store & Off Licence, Chelmsley Wood Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,940 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | Unnamed 920 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gorse Farm Park 3.1 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Bluebell Leisure Gardens Association 9,400 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bickenhill Plantations | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Coleshill Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Pool Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Spinney Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Crescent Wood Island | Island | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Diddington Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleshill Heath School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Windy Arbor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Mar 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 |
| Marston Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Marston Green Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESS Catering @ Rolls Royce B37 7YP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| W H Smith - Waterside B37 7YN | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Mamoxx B37 7YN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2025 |
| Wiggles & Giggles Day Nursery B37 7YN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Greggs B37 7YN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Imi Catering B37 7YN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jan 2026 |
| Premier Inn B40 1QA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 47 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Blackfirs Lane (71).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 6 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
- B40 1AB: 4 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- B37 7YG: 2 addresses of 37 in the postcode
- B37 7JE: 1 address of 36 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.