Sunbeam Close Birmingham, Solihull
28 addresses across 2 postcodes (B36), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35003124.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £205,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12, D: 4, E: 2).
- 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 A; Band D in Solihull costs £2,197 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 92% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Water Orton, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Lanchester Park, is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 98 to 99 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 28 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Arran Medical Centre, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 118 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 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £134,000 | £134,000 | £134,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £48,000 | £48,000 | £48,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £93,500 | £91,000 | £96,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £72,950 | £72,950 | £72,950 |
| 2002 | 1 | £49,000 | £49,000 | £49,000 |
| 2001 | 3 | £36,950 | £32,500 | £37,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2025 | 5 B36 9JR | Terraced | £205,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2021 | 16 B36 9JR | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 11 Jan 2019 | 22 B36 9JR | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2018 | 15 B36 9JR | Terraced | £134,000 | |
| 24 May 2016 | 18 B36 9JR | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 24 May 2011 | 17 B36 9JR | Terraced | £48,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2006 | 24 B36 9JR | Terraced | £96,000 | |
| 19 May 2006 | 10 B36 9JR | Terraced | £91,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2005 | 24 B36 9JR | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 14 May 2004 | 15 B36 9JR | Terraced | £68,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2003 | 3 B36 9JR | Terraced | £72,950 | |
| 21 Nov 2002 | 22 B36 9JR | Terraced | £49,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2001 | 22 B36 9JR | Terraced | £37,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2001 | 22 B36 9JR | Terraced | £32,500 | |
| 6 Jul 2001 | 21 B36 9JR | Terraced | £36,950 | |
| 17 Sep 1999 | 22 B36 9JR | Terraced | £36,000 | |
| 24 Oct 1997 | 15 B36 9JR | Terraced | £30,000 | |
| 20 Sep 1996 | 24 B36 9JR | Terraced | £33,500 |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (14); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1967-1975 (14); 1976-1982 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (social) (6); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Solihull in 2026-27: Band D £2,197 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,465 | £1,709 | £1,953 | £2,197 | £2,686 | £3,174 | £3,662 | £4,395 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (64% 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): 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)
- Water Orton Primary School, Attleborough Lane, Water Orton: up to 48 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B36 9JR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| B36 9JU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 28 addresses are between 98 m and 99 m above sea level (98 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 9JR | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
| B36 9JU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Water Orton 47,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Coleshill Parkway 206,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (2 miles) | |
| Lea Hall 443,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bosworth Wood School Smiths Wood | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Car parks | M Castle Bromwich Car Park | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Arran Medical Centre | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Saydon Pharmacy | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smith's Wood Medical Centre | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Brooklands Hospital | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Shard End Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lanchester Park 4.5 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 7.0 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Hall Hays Road Allotments 8,040 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 4.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Castle Bromwich Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.8 km (1.8 miles) west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Bromwich Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bosworth's Wood | Wood | 370 m north-west |
| Parkhall Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Smith's Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Chattle Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Dragonfly Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Ladywalk | Wetland | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.0 | 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 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 28 | 28 |
14 of the street's 28 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 Solihull: see them on the Solihull page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; 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 |
| Smith's Wood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Park Hall Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Water Orton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (May 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: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Castle Bromwich Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Smith's Wood Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Kingshurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Timberley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillstone Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Yorkswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Solihull Foodbank B36 9JR | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Cars Area Together B36 9JR | Other catering premises | 70 m | 4 Good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| The Kingfisher B36 9JS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| The Angry Donut B36 9ND | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Bumble Bees Nursery B36 0SN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Castle Bromwich Infant School B36 0BX | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Castlewood School B36 9LF | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Pauls News & General Stores B36 0TD | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Eales Food Store - Nisa B36 0BU | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 28 Jul 2025 |
| China Dragon B36 0BU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Gregory's Fish & Chip Shop B36 0BU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| CJs Cafe B36 0BT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Wok N Roll B36 0BT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 29 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 |
| Vehicle crime | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Daimler Close (27); On or near Marcos Drive (17); On or near Morgan Grove (17); On or near Vauxhall Crescent (15); On or near Riley Drive (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 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) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Armstrong Drive · Vauxhall Crescent · Morgan Grove · Rover Drive · Cowley Close · Triumph Walk · Elva Croft · Marcos Drive · Humber Grove · Wolseley Close · Daimler Close · Alvis Walk
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.