Spitfire Road Birmingham
25 addresses across 4 postcodes (B24), about 320 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 2708183.
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 71% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Erdington, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sorrel Park, is about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 20.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 90 to 93 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Midlands Medical Partnership, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2019 | UNIT 40, HOLLY PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE B24 9PB | Other | £5,040,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Aug 2018 | UNIT 7, HOLLY PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE B24 9PB | Other | £205,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Dec 2015 | UNIT 8, HOLLY PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE B24 9PB | Other | £175,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Oct 2015 | UNIT 4, HOLLY PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE B24 9PB | Other | £250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
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 (72% of about 670 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)
- 520 Holly Lane, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 9LY: up to 1 home, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- 553 Holly Lane, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 9LU: up to 2 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Burcote Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B24: up to 10 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- SITE OF FORMER NOCKS BRICKWORKS HOLLY LANE: up to 50 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Paget Junior and Infant School, Paget Road, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- 251 Holly Lane, Erdington, Birmingham: up to 11 homes, permissioned (900 m (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, 2 at medium risk and 3 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| B24 9PB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| B24 9PR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| B24 9PQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| B24 9PD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 90 m and 93 m above sea level (91 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 9PB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B24 9PD | 71% | 71% | 71% | 29% |
| B24 9PQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B24 9PR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Erdington 481,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Gravelly Hill 390,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Chester Road 659,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spitfire Road Fort Shopping Centre | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Car parks | I Can Park And Ride | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Midlands Medical Partnership | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Castle Dental Care | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Northcroft Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Erdington Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 330 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sorrel Park 1.8 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.2 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Birches Green Allotments 3.0 ha | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bromwich Castle, a scheduled monument, 2 km (1.2 miles) east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bromwich Castle | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Castle Bromwich Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Plants Brook Reservoirs | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Black Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Dragonfly Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Grey Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Eachelhurst Spinney | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| The Shrubbery | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 20.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 16.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 25 | 25 |
7 of the street's 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul RC Junior and Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Birches Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Paget Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tame Valley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gunter Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Erdington Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hodge Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hodge Hill College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Erdington Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vibez Drinks Limited B24 9PP | Distributors/Transporters | 190 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Amia B24 0TJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Amia Restaurant B24 0TJ | Other catering premises | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lifestyle Express B24 9PN | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 19 May 2021 |
| Wavy Wings B24 9PN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2022 |
| The Greek meat B24 9PJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Firehouse peri peri B24 0TL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tyburn Service Station Shell B24 9NY | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Erdington Fish Ltd B24 9PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mother Hubbards Erdington B24 9PN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Kingsbury Cafe B24 0TL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 4 Good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Papa Johns Pizza B24 9PJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Ahmeds Spice B24 9PJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Lidl B24 9PJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Greggs B24 9PJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Spitfire Road (8); On or near Ashold Farm Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 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 | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
- B24 9PB: 12 addresses
- B24 9PR: 7 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- B24 9PQ: 5 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- B24 9PD: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Holly Lane · Ashold Farm Road · Bracken Road · Elmwood Road · Oakmeadow Way
All the streets in B24 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.