Selecta Avenue Birmingham
15 addresses across 1 postcode (B44), about 540 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 2753370.
- 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 93% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 149 to 155 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 The Oaks Medical Centre, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 47 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
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 B (64% of about 700 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)
- CORNER OF MORETON AVENUE & BEACON ROAD,GREAT BARR,BIRMINGHAM,B43 7BW: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 152 BEACON ROAD, GREAT BARR: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- LAND AT MARYVALE OFF OLD OSCOTT HILL: up to 14 homes, permissioned (1 km (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 15 addresses are between 149 m and 155 m above sea level (152 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 9EH | 93% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hamstead (Birmingham) 231,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Perry Barr 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Witton (West Midlands) 342,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Randwick Grove Queslett | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 6.5 km (4.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 15.1 km (9.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Oaks Medical Centre | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mw Phillips | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Northcroft Hospital | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Kingstanding Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Nisa Great Barr, Great Barr | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 7,490 m² | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aldridge Road Recreation Ground 13 ha | 210 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 9,310 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Maryvale Institute, a listed building (Grade II*), 790 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Maryvale Institute | Listed building, Grade II* | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Bowl barrow at King's Standing | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Great Barr Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Plantation | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Holly Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Doe Bank Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Perry Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Barr Beacon | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| The Dingle | Valley | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 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 | 15 | 15 |
None of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sundridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Maryvale Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Glenmead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kingsland Primary School (NC) | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beeches Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Arena Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Meadow View Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J K News and Booze B44 9ED | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Elevated Up CIC B44 9EG | Other catering premises | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Heaven Sent Bakes B43 7ER | Other catering premises | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Premier Catering Ltd B44 9EG | Other catering premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| PREMIER BAR CONCESSIONS B44 9EG | Mobile caterer | 270 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| 9Up (Ronin Muay) B44 9EG | Other catering premises | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Meat World B44 8PE | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Fortis Academy B44 8NU | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Old Oscott Working Mens Club B44 8PE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Balti Spice B44 8PE | Other catering premises | 310 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Muscle Matrix Limited B44 8PE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Sea King Fish Bar B43 7ER | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2020 |
| David Lloyd Leisure Birmingham B44 9ER | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| The Golden Fish B44 9EL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| The Old Horns B43 7EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Priestfield Close (15); On or near Ringinglow Road (11); On or near Brackenfield Road (7); On or near West Mews (4); On or near East Mews (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 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 | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- B44 9EH: 15 addresses of 30 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ringinglow Road · Calver Grove · Brackenfield Road · West Mews · Winster Grove Industrial Estate · East Mews · Priestfield Close · Winster Grove · Churchdale Road · Ashover Road · Ashgrove Road · Old Horns Crescent
All the streets in B44 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.