Shandon Close Birmingham
12 addresses across 1 postcode (B32), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2704303.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £400,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3).
- 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 A; 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 University (Birmingham), about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Woodgate Valley Country Park, is about 20 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 147 to 149 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Millennium Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 56% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £140,500 | £140,500 | £140,500 |
| 1995 | 2 | £109,750 | £84,500 | £135,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2021 | 8 B32 3XB | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2018 | 5 B32 3XB | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2009 | 4 B32 3XB | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2006 | 12 B32 3XB | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2002 | 12 B32 3XB | Detached | £140,500 | |
| 25 Aug 1995 | 3 B32 3XB | Detached | £135,000 | |
| 21 Aug 1995 | 12 B32 3XB | Detached | £84,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 1976-1982 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 A (39% of about 720 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 adjacent to, 32 Minton Road, Quinton, Birmingham: up to 1 home, permissioned (370 m)
- 25-27 Quinton Road West, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 2QA: up to 2 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Capern Grove 12: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Land adjacent, 108 Quinton Road West , Quinton, Birmingham, B32 2RH: up to 1 home, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 22 October 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent 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 12 addresses are between 147 m and 149 m above sea level (148 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 3XB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | University (Birmingham) 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Selly Oak 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bournville 996,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hollister Drive California | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Halesowen Bus Station | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Q-Park Qemc | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 15.4 km (9.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Millennium Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dean Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rooprai-Rooprai & Associates | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Elizabeth Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Harborne Police Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Atm | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodgate Valley Country Park 202 ha | 20 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 70 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.7 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Tennal Lane Allotments 1.1 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 205 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Weoley Castle, a scheduled monument, 530 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Weoley Castle | Scheduled monument | 530 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Warley Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Pitts Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| The Grove | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Moor Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Broadhidley Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Egg Hill | Hill | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paganel Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | 11–18 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Jervoise School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Princethorpe Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Princethorpe Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| World's End Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| World's End Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nonsuch Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; 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 |
| St Peters CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pioneers Nursery & PreSchool B32 3DX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Our Coop Little Pioneers B32 3DX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Paganel Junior And Infants School B29 5TG | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Taylorshaw @ Paganel Primary School B29 5TG | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Bombay Vikings B29 5TF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 1 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wentworth Way (7); On or near Lamont Avenue (6); On or near Blakemore Close (6); On or near Hollister Drive (4); On or near Stonehouse Hill (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 56% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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: SEVERN TRENT WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 22 October 2026 to 26 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- B32 3XB: 12 addresses of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Dunnigan Road · Buttermere Drive · Goffs Close · Camino Road · Vale Close · California Way · Lytton Lane · Hollister Drive · Blakemore Close · Stableford Close · Wentworth Way · Lamont Avenue
All the streets in B32 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.