Queensway Birmingham
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (B6), about 220 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 2709124.
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 Witton (West Midlands), about 590 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 800 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 18.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 95 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Al-Shafa Medical Centre, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 800 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 36% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
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 (45% of about 1,500 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)
- Land at Holford Drive: up to 458 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- 319 Aston Lane, Birmingham, B6 6QR: up to 2 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- PLOT 3 Former BCU City North Campus Franchise Street: up to 34 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- PLOT 2 Former BCU City North Campus Franchise Street: up to 18 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- PLOT 4 Former BCU City North Campus Franchise Street: up to 34 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Site on Witton Road adjacent to entrance to Witton railway station: up to 63 homes, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- PLOT 5 Former BCU City North Campus Franchise Street: up to 16 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- PLOT 1 Former BCU City North Campus Franchise Street: up to 125 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 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, 4 at medium risk and 60 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| B6 7EU | zone 2 | 0 / 4 / 59 | unlikely |
| B6 7AX | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 95 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 7AX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B6 7EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Witton (West Midlands) 342,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Perry Barr 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Aston 613,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wyrley Road Witton | 350 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Airport Parking Essentials | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Al-Shafa Medical Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Health Plus Pharmacy | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Trinity Road (Dental Surgery) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Northcroft Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police Custody Suite | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 7,920 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 670 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Aston Park 4.3 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.2 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Witton Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Witton Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Perry Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Aston Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brookvale Park | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Witton Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Perry Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Halfmoon Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Garden Grove | Wood | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
| Perry Wood | Wood | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 18.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 6 | 6 |
None of the street's 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Prince Albert High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Inadequate (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broadway Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brookvale Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Canterbury Cross Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marsh Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Birchfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 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 |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EEF The Hub B6 7EU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2019 |
| VEGCO FRESH PRODUCE LTD B6 7EU | Manufacturers/packers | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Sunny fresh produce Ltd B6 7EU | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| MFG Exotic Ltd B6 7EU | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Al Mughni Limited / Al-Mughni Wholesale Limited B6 7EU | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Better Daily Habits B6 7BS | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Local 24/7 B6 7BY | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Jerky John Caribbean takeaway B6 7BY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Wilson Vale Catering Management Ltd B6 7AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 May 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Third Avenue (2); On or near Holford Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 36% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 49% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 23% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 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) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 79% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
Amal Way · First Avenue · Nobel Way · Holdford Road · Pavilion Drive · Brookvale Road · Brookvale Road
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.