Shepherds Standing Birmingham
9 addresses across 1 postcode (B34), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2706374.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £100,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, 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 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 Lea Hall, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Kingfisher, is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 98 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Schoolacre Road Surgery, about 330 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 112 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 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £75,950 | £75,950 | £75,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | 14 B34 6TB | Terraced | £100,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Apr 2006 | 14 B34 6TB | Terraced | £75,950 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Flat (7); Maisonette, semi-detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (7); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); rented (private) (1); owner-occupied (1).
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 B (50% of about 820 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)
- Brookmeadow Public House, 85 Old Forest Way, Shard End, Birmingham, B34 6TW: up to 18 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- LAND BETWEEN 70 AND 72 BROOK MEADOW ROAD: up to 1 home, permissioned (160 m)
- FORMER YARDLEY SEWAGE WORKS COLE HALL LANE: up to 298 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- SITE OF 5 AND 7 SETTLE AVENUE: up to 2 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Rear of 113-119 Glebe Farm Road, Glebe Farm: up to 4 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- 37-38 The Green, Castle Bromwich B36 9AL: up to 2 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- 37-38 The Green, Castle Bromwich B36 9AL: up to 1 home, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Farmcote Road, Glebe Farm & Tile Cross: up to 10 homes, not 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
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 addresses are about 98 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 6TB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lea Hall 443,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Stechford 417,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Marston Green 589,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest School Lane Shard End | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Car parks | M Castle Bromwich Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allego Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Schoolacre Road Surgery | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shard End Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shard End Dental Practice | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Heartlands Hospital | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Shard End Police Station | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-op - Shard End | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingfisher 287 ha | 90 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 13 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest School Lane Allotments 2.6 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 288 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Castle Bromwich Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Bromwich Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Bromwich Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Motte and bailey castle with later moated site at Stonebridge Crescent | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| York's Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Langley Hill Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Parkhill Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Kent's Moat | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Smith's Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Grimstock Hill | Hill | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
3 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownmead Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 390 m | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Timberley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heathlands Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillstone Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Audley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift Lea Forest | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Bromwich Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Tile Cross Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Firs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Nursing - Home HC-One B34 7BP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Shard End Post Office B34 7AH | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2024 |
| The Island House B34 7AH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Greggs B34 7AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Skermer Fruits B34 7AG | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2009 |
| Shard and Spoon B34 7AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 4 Good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Slice & Fry B34 7AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Subway B34 7AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Ladbroke Racing Ltd B34 7AZ | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Feb 2010 |
| Co-Operative Supermarket B34 7AZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2015 |
| Yardley & District Rugby Club B34 6HE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Smart Start Childcare B34 6HE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Mommabears B34 7AJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Welcome Change Cafe B34 7AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jan 2025 |
| North Solihull Foodbank B34 7AJ | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barlands Croft (23); On or near Lingfield Gardens (15); On or near Ankermoor Close (11); On or near Wheldrake Avenue (11); On or near Cherry Lea (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 55% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 38% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 19% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 5% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 24% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 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) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 1 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
- B34 6TB: 9 addresses of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cherry Lea · Ridgewood · Appledorne Gardens · Woodstile · Copplestone Close · Old Forest Way · Camrose Croft · Barlands Croft · Lingfield Gardens · Ankermoor Close · Heath Way · Rushlake Green
All the streets in B34 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.