Spring Meadow Old Hill, Sandwell
8 addresses across 3 postcodes (B64), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 33644700.
- Flood: 3 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 A; Band D in Sandwell costs £2,244 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Old Hill, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Haden Hill Park, is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 117 to 121 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old Hill Medical Centre, about 60 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 740 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 217 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 Sandwell in 2026-27: Band D £2,244 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,496 | £1,746 | £1,995 | £2,244 | £2,743 | £3,242 | £3,741 | £4,489 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (44% of about 780 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): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- 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)
- Priest House 14 Priest Street Cradley Heath B64 6JN (100 m)
- Land Adjacent 302, Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath: up to 12 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- 217 Halesowen Road Cradley Heath B64 6JQ: up to 7 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- Elbow Street, Old Hill: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- 230 Halesowen Road Cradley Heath B64 6HN Former Baclays Bank (270 m)
- Former West Midlands Fire Service Cradley Heath Fire Station Mace Street Cradley Heath (270 m)
- 8 Station Road Cradley Heath B64 6PD: up to 6 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- Sentinel Plastics Limited, 39 Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 6QY (370 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B64 6LB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B64 6JY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B64 6NP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 117 m and 121 m above sea level (119 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B64 6JY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B64 6LB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B64 6NP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Old Hill 154,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cradley Heath 719,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Rowley Regis 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Hill Church Haden Hill | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cradley Heath Interchange | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Q-Park Rowley Regis Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowley Regis Hospital Main Entrance GeniePoint | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 21.6 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Hill Medical Centre | 60 m |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Church View Pharmacy (Pharmacy 365) | 90 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mr S Merali | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Rowley Regis Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Old Hill Police Station | 150 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lifestyle Express, Old Hill Cashzone | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Haden Hill Park 37 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bearmore Playing Field 4.2 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cherry Orchard Allotments 4,790 m² | 100 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 38 hectares in all.
Landmarks
8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Codsall Coppice | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Spring Coppice | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Rowley Stop | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Withymoor Island | Island | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Yewtree Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Wassellgrove Dingle | Valley | 4.8 km (3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 8 |
5 of the street's 8 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 Sandwell: see them on the Sandwell page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 160 m | 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: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ormiston Forge Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| Temple Meadow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Reddal Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 390 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; 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 |
| Corngreaves Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Netherbrook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Timbertree Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Brickhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highfields Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dudley Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be Our Guest (Midlands) Limited B64 6LB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Sing Fung B64 6NP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Riddins Tavern B64 6DP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Heron Foods B64 6JQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Lifestyle Express B64 6NJ | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Londis B64 6PH | Retailers - other | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Murray C.G. & Son B64 6HN | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Old Hill Cafe B64 6HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Pizza GoGo B64 6HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 4 Good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Z’s Roti Junction LTD B64 6HN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Feb 2026 |
| The Old Hill Fish Bar B64 6PD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Quick Stop Mini Market B64 6HN | Retailers - other | 310 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 18 Aug 2025 |
| M&D Food and Wine B64 6NL | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Spud Story B64 6HN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Peaches Pharmacy B64 6HE | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jul 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 114 |
| Public order | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beechcroft Road (35); On or near Church Street (26); On or near Lowland Close (26); On or near Mossvale Close (22); On or near King Street (22).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 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 | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
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
- B64 6LB: 4 addresses of 5 in the postcode
- B64 6JY: 3 addresses of 17 in the postcode
- B64 6NP: 1 address of 36 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Vestry Close · Priest Street · Church View Drive · Zions Close · Cherry Orchard · Lowland Close · Mossvale Close · Court Street · Beechcroft Road · Elm Tree Way · Applewood Grove · Clifton Street
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.