Rushbrooke Drive Royal Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
19 addresses across 1 postcode (B73), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2704608.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £360,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 8, E: 2).
- 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 Birmingham costs £2,363 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wylde Green, about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sutton Park, is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 135 to 138 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 Kingstanding Circle Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £283,500 | £283,500 | £283,500 |
| 2013 | 4 | £222,500 | £210,000 | £260,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £289,000 | £289,000 | £289,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £319,000 | £319,000 | £319,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £289,000 | £289,000 | £289,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £204,950 | £204,950 | £204,950 |
| 2000 | 1 | £169,950 | £169,950 | £169,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2025 | 3 B73 6QS | Detached | £315,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Aug 2020 | 14 B73 6QS | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2017 | 1 B73 6QS | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2016 | 15 B73 6QS | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2014 | 11 B73 6QS | Detached | £283,500 | |
| 27 Sep 2013 | 8 B73 6QS | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2013 | 9 B73 6QS | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2013 | 5 B73 6QS | Detached | £210,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jun 2013 | 5 B73 6QS | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2011 | 18 B73 6QS | Semi-detached | £289,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2008 | 16 B73 6QS | Detached | £319,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2007 | 16 B73 6QS | Detached | £289,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2002 | 1 B73 6QS | Detached | £204,950 | |
| 2 May 2000 | 1 B73 6QS | Detached | £169,950 | |
| 10 Sep 1999 | 10 B73 6QS | Detached | £124,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (7); House, detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1950-1966 (4); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
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 E (62% of about 600 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)
- 132 Chester Road North, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 6SL: up to 1 home, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- 414 Chester Road North, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 6RG: up to 2 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- 249-251 Finchley Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 0JX: up to 1 home, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- 249-251 Finchley Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 0JX: up to 1 home, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Kings Road: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Land to the side of, 94 Rough Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 0UT: up to 1 home, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 4 November 2026 to 5 November 2026: SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE WATER, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 19 addresses are between 135 m and 138 m above sea level (136 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B73 6QS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wylde Green 521,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Sutton Coldfield 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Chester Road 659,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Monmouth Drive Banners Gate | 320 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 8.6 km (5.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Discount Parking Deals | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kingstanding Circle Surgery | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Sutton Cottage Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Kingstanding Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sutton Park 872 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,950 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | Kingstanding Recreation Ground 9.6 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Kingstanding Allotments 5,850 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 879 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow at King's Standing, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow at King's Standing | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Sutton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Longmoor Pool | Lake or reservoir | 470 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Westwood Coppice | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Powell's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Hill Hurst | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Holly Hurst | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Barr Beacon | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 19 | 19 |
None of the street's 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Oscott Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 110 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sutton Park Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Twickenham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kings Rise Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsland Primary School (NC) | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsthorne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Warren Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Boldmere Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Boldmere Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Oscott Primary School B73 6QR | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Baked By Bear B73 6SD | Other catering premises | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Avery Stores Ltd B73 6QB | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 27 May 2026 |
| Cafe Prems B73 6SD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Little Ripley Day Nursery B73 6SX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Rowans Afterschool and Holiday Club B73 6TX | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2023 |
| St Columbas Church B73 6TX | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dunchurch Crescent (20); On or near Lowe Drive (2); On or near Jevons Road (1); On or near Durley Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 68% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 49% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE WATER: Utility asset works, 4 November 2026 to 5 November 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- B73 6QS: 19 addresses
Nearby streets
Durley Drive · Jevons Road · Lowe Drive · Dunchurch Crescent · Markham Road · Milcote Drive · Knightsfield Close · Avery Road · Ilmington Drive · Hillhurst Road · Avery Road · Lapworth Drive
All the streets in B73 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.