Sandalls Close Birmingham
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (B31), about 210 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2701063.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £184,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 5).
- 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 Longbridge, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Austin Park, is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 188 to 193 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Great Park Medical Group, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 920 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £184,500 | £184,500 | £184,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | £207,000 | £207,000 | £207,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £104,500 | £104,500 | £104,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £86,000 | £86,000 | £86,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £99,000 | £99,000 | £99,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £41,000 | £41,000 | £41,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2025 | 2 B31 2UP | Terraced | £184,500 | |
| 15 Aug 2024 | 11 B31 2UP | Terraced | £207,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2023 | 4 B31 2UP | Terraced | £170,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Oct 2019 | 10 B31 2UP | Terraced | £130,250 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Feb 2014 | 2 B31 2UP | Terraced | £104,500 | |
| 24 Feb 2012 | 8 B31 2UP | Terraced | £86,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2010 | 2 B31 2UP | Terraced | £99,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2007 | 10 B31 2UP | Terraced | £108,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2006 | 17 B31 2UP | Terraced | £124,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2000 | 5 B31 2UP | Semi-detached | £41,000 | |
| 21 Aug 1998 | 17 B31 2UP | Terraced | £45,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (social) (3); rented (private) (2).
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 (59% of about 1,040 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)
- Ross House and the former Sheldon Unit, Sheldon Drive, Northfield, Birmingham: up to 2 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- LAND REAR OF 145 AND 147 TESSALL LANE: up to 4 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- King Khan, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham: up to 13 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at West Longbridge, West and North of the A38 Bristol Road South, Former MG Factory site, Longbridge, Birmingham, B45: up to 183 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- FORMER MG ROVER WORKS BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH: up to 160 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Park Square B: up to 156 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Dennings Mica Home & Garden, 1183 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2SL: up to 3 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- FORMER MG ROVER GROUP SITE SOUTH WORKS LICKEY ROAD: up to 220 homes, permissioned (830 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 188 m and 193 m above sea level (191 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 2TY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B31 2UP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Longbridge 892,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Northfield 643,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Kings Norton 934,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lydiate Avenue Longbridge | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Alvechurch - Red Lion PH | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Premier Inn Birmingham South (Rubery) Car Park | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 17.4 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Great Park Medical Group | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hingleys Chemist | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hollymoor Tower Dental Surgery | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | West Heath Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Rubery Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Pauls Wine And Convenience Store, Rednal | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Austin Park 1.9 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 220 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Coney Green Drive Allotments 2.0 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hawkesley Farm moated site, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hawkesley Farm moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bedlam Wood | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Balaam's Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Holly Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Rubery Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Bartley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 13 |
4 of the street's 13 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 Birmingham: see them on the Birmingham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Colmers Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rubery Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 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; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Forestdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundabout News B31 2TX | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 11 Jan 2016 |
| Meadow Rose B31 2TX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Premium Super Save B31 5EN | Retailers - other | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Everlast Fitness Limited B31 2SU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2018 |
| Fuel stop B31 2SU | Mobile caterer | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Sep 2026 |
| The Almanac B31 5HX | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2008 |
| Kookies Cookie Pies B31 5DL | Mobile caterer | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| CHATTY PATTY B31 2SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2023 |
| The Big Bear Cafe B31 5EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Tasty Pizza B31 2SP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Lotus Blossom B31 2SP | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Hope You're Hungry B31 2SP | Mobile caterer | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Poundland B31 2TS | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Select & Save B31 2SP | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Burger Boi B31 2SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Farren Road (17); On or near Tessall Farm Croft (16); On or near The Roundabout (12); On or near Lydiate Avenue (11); On or near Pooltail Walk (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 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 | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Colmers Walk · The Walmers Walk · Tessall Farm Croft · Pooltail Walk · Lydiate Avenue · Long Saw Drive · Out Wood Drive · The Roundabout · Grigg Grove · Broughton Crescent · Tessall Lane · Pepper Wood Drive
All the streets in B31 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.