Stronsay Close Birmingham
28 addresses across 2 postcodes (B45), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2751927.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £155,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 16, D: 7).
- 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 Longbridge, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Waseley Hills Country Park, is about 820 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 202 to 206 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 28 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cornhill Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £101,000 | £101,000 | £101,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £89,950 | £79,950 | £99,950 |
| 2014 | 1 | £95,950 | £95,950 | £95,950 |
| 2012 | 1 | £83,500 | £83,500 | £83,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £107,000 | £107,000 | £107,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2024 | 17 B45 0HW | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2023 | 10 B45 0HW | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2022 | 30 B45 0HW | Terraced | £159,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2020 | 9 B45 0HW | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2019 | 7 B45 0HW | Terraced | £138,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2018 | 16 B45 0HW | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2017 | 17 B45 0HW | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2016 | 6 B45 0HW | Terraced | £101,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2015 | 3 B45 0HW | Terraced | £99,950 | |
| 5 Jan 2015 | 6 B45 0HW | Terraced | £79,950 | |
| 1 Aug 2014 | 7 B45 0HW | Terraced | £95,950 | |
| 23 Mar 2012 | 9 B45 0HW | Terraced | £83,500 | |
| 2 Jul 2007 | 16 B45 0HW | Terraced | £107,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2006 | 3 B45 0HW | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2006 | 1 B45 0HW | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2004 | 18 B45 0HW | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2001 | 6 B45 0HW | Terraced | £43,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2001 | 7 B45 0HW | Terraced | £46,000 | |
| 17 Dec 1999 | 11 B45 0HW | Terraced | £33,000 | |
| 24 Nov 1997 | 34 B45 0HW | Terraced | £25,000 |
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (16); House, end-terrace (6); House, detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (13); 1950-1966 (8); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
- 4, Stronsay Close, Rubery, Rednal
- 6, Stronsay Close, Rubery, Rednal
- 7, Stronsay Close, Rubery, Rednal
- 9, Stronsay Close, Rubery, Rednal
- 10, Stronsay Close, Rubery, Rednal
- 11, Stronsay Close, Rubery, Rednal
- 16, Stronsay Close, Rubery, Rednal
- 28, Stronsay Close, Rubery, Rednal
- 32, Stronsay Close, Rubery, Rednal
- 36, Stronsay Close, Rubery, Rednal
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 (40% of about 620 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)
- Recreation ground at Boleyn Road, Rubery, Birmingham, B45: up to 70 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- Land to rear of 117A Cock Hill Lane, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9RX: up to 1 home, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 26 August 2026: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| B45 0HW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B45 0HP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 28 addresses are between 202 m and 206 m above sea level (204 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 0HP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B45 0HW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Longbridge 892,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Northfield 643,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Barnt Green 327,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Stone Close Frankley | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Halesowen Bus Station | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Car parks | New Road Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 19.5 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cornhill Surgery | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Frankley Pharmacy | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 390 m |
| Hospital | Royal Orthopaedic Hospital | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | Rubery Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Frankley Convenience Store, Rubery, Rednal Cashzone | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Waseley Hills Country Park 61 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 250 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | The Leys 3.4 ha | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site 700m east of Gannow Green Farm, a scheduled monument, 160 m west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site 700m east of Gannow Green Farm | Scheduled monument | 160 m west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Hill | Hill | 440 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Rubery Hill | Hill | 620 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Gannow Green | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Balaam's Wood | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Spring Pools | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is 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 | 27 | 28 |
1 of the street's 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reaside Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 300 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 330 m | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 3–7 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Holywell Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Forestdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St James Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rubery Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Waseley Hills High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Beaconside Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Colmers Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rednal Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lickey Banker B45 0JD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 4 Good | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Onestop B45 0JD | Retailers - other | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Reaside Junior School B45 0HY | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Greggs B45 0JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Pats Fish And Chips B45 0JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Food Club / NewStarts B45 0JA | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Heritage Superstore&Holly Hill P/O B45 0JA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Balaam Wood School B45 0EU | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Holly Hill Methodist C Of E First Sc B45 0EU | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Frankley Plus Childrens Centre B45 0EU | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2020 |
| Frankley Community Library B45 0EU | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Lizzie's Pap B45 0LZ | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fig Tree Day Nursery B45 0ES | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 107 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Westray Close (21); On or near Cornwall Road (18); On or near Quarry House Close (14); On or near Rea Fordway (14); On or near Kintyre Close (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 40% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Nearby streets
Devon Road · Shapinsay Drive · Caldy Walk · Westray Close · Rousay Close · Kent Road · Quarry House Close · Bryher Walk · Norfolk Road · Cornwall Road · Kintyre Close · Rea Fordway
All the streets in B45 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.