Suncroft Birmingham
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (B32), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2704348.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £150,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 6, E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 C; 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 Rowley Regis, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Woodgate Valley Country Park, is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 195 to 200 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ridgacre House Surgery, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 110 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 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £116,000 | £115,000 | £117,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £97,000 | £97,000 | £97,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £67,500 | £67,500 | £67,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £84,500 | £84,500 | £84,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £102,500 | £100,000 | £105,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £69,000 | £69,000 | £69,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £44,500 | £44,500 | £44,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2024 | 14 B32 1RR | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2019 | 22 B32 1RR | Semi-detached | £125,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Aug 2018 | 11 B32 1RR | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2018 | 10 B32 1RR | Terraced | £117,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2014 | 25 B32 1RR | Semi-detached | £97,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2011 | 11 B32 1RR | Terraced | £67,500 | |
| 9 Jun 2009 | 25 B32 1RR | Semi-detached | £84,500 | |
| 25 Jan 2008 | 14 B32 1RR | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 26 May 2006 | 18 B32 1RR | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2006 | 22 B32 1RR | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2003 | 22 B32 1RR | Semi-detached | £69,000 | |
| 27 May 2002 | 22 B32 1RR | Semi-detached | £44,500 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, semi-detached (4); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1950-1966 (10); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5); owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
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 C (48% of about 650 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)
- 213 Worlds End Lane: up to 4 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Clive Road, Quinton: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (920 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B32 1RR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B32 1RL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 195 m and 200 m above sea level (198 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 1RL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B32 1RR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rowley Regis 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Old Hill 154,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Langley Green 161,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Higgins Lane Woodgate Valley North | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Halesowen Bus Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 17.2 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ridgacre House Surgery | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rajja Chemists | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Birmingham Women's Hospital | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Halesowen Police Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodgate Valley Country Park 202 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Highfield Farm Recreation Ground 3.7 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Quinton Allotments 3.4 ha | 370 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 202 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Warley Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2 km (1.3 miles) north-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Warley Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| The Leasowes | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pitts Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Broadhidley Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Warley Woods | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Mucklow Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Breaches Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Four Dwellings Primary | Primary | 2–11 | 290 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lift Four Dwellings Secondary | Secondary | 11–16 | 330 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Quinton Church Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| World's End Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| World's End Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Howley Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodhouse Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Perryfields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 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; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Perryfields Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lightwoods Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nonsuch Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lapal Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob's Fry Inn B32 1QG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Four Dwellings Academy B32 1RJ | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Quinton Express Convenience B32 1RJ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Ridge Chippy B32 1PT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Rustic B32 1PT | Mobile caterer | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tesco Stores Plc B32 1EG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Hallelujah Assembly B32 1QT | Other catering premises | 310 m | 4 Good | 27 Jul 2024 |
| VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD B32 1PT | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| The Local Shop B32 1PT | Retailers - other | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Apr 2025 |
| The Abrahamic Foundation B32 1PJ | Mobile caterer | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coffee & cafe @ 268 LTD B32 1JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Amplo Active Camps B32 1DT | Other catering premises | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Quinton Premier B32 1SL | Retailers - other | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Dimmingsdale Bank Care Home B32 1ST | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Premier quinton supermarket B32 1SL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Robbery | 10 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (47); On or near Suncroft (24); On or near Bramcote Road (14); On or near Hernehurst (9); On or near Warple Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 77% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Warple Road · Hernehurst · Plimsoll Grove · Bramcote Road · Glyn Farm Road · Newburn Croft · Hansom Road · Dwellings Lane · St Davids Drive · Middle Meadow Avenue · Highfield Lane · Pitman Road
All the streets in B32 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.