Ravenall Close Birmingham
48 addresses across 1 postcode (B34), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2744784.
- Energy: 41 homes have an energy certificate (B: 9, C: 31, D: 1).
- 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 B; 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 Lea Hall, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 100 to 101 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 Schoolacre Road Surgery, about 260 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 210 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 102 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
41 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 47 m². Most common: Flat (41). Built: 1996-2002 (22); 1983-1990 (9); 1976-1982 (7). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (16); owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (28 addresses)
- 1, Ravenall Close
- 7, Ravenall Close
- 11, Ravenall Close
- 17, Ravenall Close
- 21, Ravenall Close
- 23, Ravenall Close
- 25, Ravenall Close
- 31, Ravenall Close
- 37, Ravenall Close
- 39, Ravenall Close
- Flat 1 Cheshire Court, Ravenall Close
- Flat 2 Cheshire Court, Ravenall Close
- Flat 3 Cheshire Court, Ravenall Close
- Flat 5 Cheshire Court, Ravenall Close
- Flat 6, Cheshire Court, Ravenall Close
- Flat 7 Cheshire Court, Ravenall Close
- Flat 9 Cheshire Court, Ravenall Close
- Flat 11 Cheshire Court, Ravenall Close
- Flat 12 Cheshire Court, Ravenall Close
- Flat 14 Cheshire Court, Ravenall Close
- Flat 16 Cheshire Court, Ravenall Close
- Flat 17 Cheshire Court, Ravenall Close
- Flat 18 Cheshire Court, Ravenall Close
- Flat 20 Cheshire Court, Ravenall Close
- Flat 21 Cheshire Court, Ravenall Close
- Flat 24 Cheshire Court, Ravenall Close
- Flat 25 Cheshire Court, Ravenall Close
- Flat 27 Cheshire Court, Ravenall Close
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 B (62% of about 760 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 BETWEEN 70 AND 72 BROOK MEADOW ROAD: up to 1 home, permissioned (390 m)
- 37-38 The Green, Castle Bromwich B36 9AL: up to 2 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 37-38 The Green, Castle Bromwich B36 9AL: up to 1 home, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Brookmeadow Public House, 85 Old Forest Way, Shard End, Birmingham, B34 6TW: up to 18 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- FORMER YARDLEY SEWAGE WORKS COLE HALL LANE: up to 298 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- SITE OF 5 AND 7 SETTLE AVENUE: up to 2 homes, permissioned (770 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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 48 addresses are between 100 m and 101 m above sea level (101 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 6PZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lea Hall 443,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Stechford 417,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Water Orton 47,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Schoolacre Road Buckland End | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| Car parks | M Castle Bromwich Car Park | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allego Charging Station | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Schoolacre Road Surgery | 260 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Heathway Pharmacy | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shard End Dental Practice | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Heartlands Hospital | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Shard End Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-op - Shard End | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 1.1 ha | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Kingfisher 287 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 13 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest School Lane Allotments 2.6 ha | 50 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 288 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Gatepiers to Forecourt of Castle Bromwich Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 780 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gatepiers to Forecourt of Castle Bromwich Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Stable Block at Castle Bromwich Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Castle Bromwich Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Bakehouse at Castle Bromwich Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Castle Bromwich Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Bromwich Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Langley Hill Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Parkhill Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| York's Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Bosworth's Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Kent's Moat | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Grimstock Hill | Hill | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
None of the street's 48 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownmead Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 200 m | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heathlands Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Timberley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Bromwich Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Firs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hillstone Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Audley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; 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 |
| Colebourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Bromwich Methodist Church B34 6SJ | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jul 2012 |
| Castle Convenience Store B36 9AA | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Castle Grills Hub B36 9AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Hickory's Smokehouse B36 9AR | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Moorfield Community Centre B34 6QX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Moorfield Hall B34 6QX | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2020 |
| New Seaway Fish Shop B34 6QU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Post Office B34 6QU | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Feb 2010 |
| Heath Way Pharmacy B34 6QU | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Costcutter Supermarket B34 6QU | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Jun 2009 |
| Hartshill Creche B34 6QU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2012 |
| Bugsy's Cafe B34 6QU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2024 |
| Shard End Balti B34 6QU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 25 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near School Lane (32); On or near Polesworth Grove (22); On or near The Oaks (17); On or near Ravenall Close (11); On or near Cat Lane (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 51% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 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 | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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 C, flat (lodged 31 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- B34 6PZ: 48 addresses
Nearby streets
School Lane · Pencroft Road · Little Heath Croft · Fennel Croft · Cat Lane · The Oaks · Polesworth Grove · Moorfield Road · School Lane · Priestland Road · Southwood Avenue · Schoolacre Road
All the streets in B34 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.