Redditch Road Birmingham, Bromsgrove
2 addresses across 1 postcode (B38), about 140 m long. USRN 4703117.
- 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 E; Band D in Bromsgrove costs £2,479 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Longbridge, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 830 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 188 to 190 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cofton Medical Centre, about 900 m (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2017 | THE HAYES B38 8LP | Other | £15,000 | 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 Bromsgrove in 2026-27: Band D £2,479 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,652 | £1,928 | £2,203 | £2,479 | £3,029 | £3,580 | £4,131 | £4,957 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (21% of about 980 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, Bromsgrove.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 76 Alvechurch Road, West Heath, Birmingham, B31 3QW: up to 2 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Broseley Avenue, West Heath, Birmingham: up to 4 homes, permissioned (930 m (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 1 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 2 addresses are between 188 m and 190 m above sea level (189 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 8LP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Longbridge 892,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Northfield 643,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Kings Norton 934,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Redhill Road West Heath | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Alvechurch - Red Lion PH | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Northfield Car Park | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 15.6 km (9.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cofton Medical Centre | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knights Redhill Pharmacy | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest House Of Dental | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | West Heath Hospital | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Bournville Lane Police Station | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | News Plus, Kings Norton Cashzone | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3.3 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wast Hills Playing Fields 21 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cofton Road Allotments 9,200 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hawkesley Farm moated site, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hawkesley Farm moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| High Hill | Hill | 500 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Wast Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Red Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| The Grove | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Merecroft Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 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 Bromsgrove: see them on the Bromsgrove page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cofton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hawkesley Church Primary Academy Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 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: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| West Heath Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Turves Green Boys' School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Turves Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fairway Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; 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 |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ark Kings Academy | All-through | 3–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wychall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hayes Sports Partnership B38 8LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 4 Good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Man On The Moon B38 8LR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Redhill Court B38 8JU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Crest Convenience Store B31 3PZ | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| West Heath Snooker Club B31 3PH | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| St John Fisher Rc Junior & Infant Sc B31 3PN | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Little Scally Wags Day Nursery B31 3PN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Brain Kind B38 8JW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Redhill Road (14); On or near Tomlan Road (6); On or near Grange Walk (4); On or near The Crest (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- B38 8LP: 2 addresses of 5 in the postcode
Nearby streets
The Crest · Redditch Road · The Hayes · Grange Walk · Old Meadow Road · Gibbs Hill Road · Tomlan Road · Pritchett Road · Sir Hilton's Road · Sant Road · Redhill Gardens
All the streets in B38 and across Bromsgrove.
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.