The Coppice Birmingham
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (B20), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2705240.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £230,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 5, E: 1).
- 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 B; 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 Perry Barr, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Handsworth Park, is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 126 to 127 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Slieve Surgery, about 760 m (0.5 miles) away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 142 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £153,000 | £153,000 | £153,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £249,995 | £249,995 | £249,995 |
| 2005 | 1 | £181,000 | £181,000 | £181,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £178,500 | £160,000 | £197,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £76,500 | £76,500 | £76,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £59,995 | £59,995 | £59,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2018 | 5 B20 2AD | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2016 | 8 B20 2AD | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2015 | 7 B20 2AD | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2013 | 12 B20 2AD | Semi-detached | £153,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2008 | 12 B20 2AD | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 2 Feb 2007 | 7 B20 2AD | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2006 | 3 B20 2AD | Detached | £249,995 | |
| 27 May 2005 | 11 B20 2AD | Semi-detached | £181,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2003 | 11 B20 2AD | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 9 May 2003 | 7 B20 2AD | Semi-detached | £197,000 | |
| 20 Apr 1999 | 3 B20 2AD | Terraced | £76,500 | |
| 30 Nov 1995 | 4 B20 2AD | Detached | £59,995 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 100 m². Most common: Flat (4); House, semi-detached (4); House, detached (2). Built: 1930-1949 (7); 2003-2006 (2); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 (35% 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)
- 7 Selborne Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2DN: up to 1 home, permissioned (130 m)
- LAND BETWEEN 6 AND 16 BUTLERS ROAD: up to 1 home, permissioned (200 m)
- 320 Hamstead Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2RA: up to 1 home, permissioned (270 m)
- 150 Church Lane, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, B20 2RT: up to 3 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- Land adjacent 33 Devonshire Road: up to 1 home, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Sharmway, 113 Handsworth Wood Road, Handsworth Wood: up to 1 home, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- 4A Grosvenor Road, Birchfield: up to 7 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Sharmway, 113 Handsworth Wood Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, permissioned (550 m (0.3 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 126 m and 127 m above sea level (127 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 2AB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B20 2AD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Perry Barr 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) 231,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Witton (West Midlands) 342,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Denewood Avenue Handsworth Wood | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | Baker Street Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 13.5 km (8.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Slieve Surgery | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 18 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Handsworth Wood Pharmacy | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Birmingham Children's Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Thornhill Road Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Handsworth Park 27 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 820 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.8 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lea Hall Allotments 6,750 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 28 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 430 m (0.3 miles) south. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Handsworth Park (Formerly Victoria Park) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 620 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| The Anchorage | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Aston Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Garden Grove | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Perry Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Forge Mill Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Soho Loop | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Perry Wood | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 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 and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 16 |
1 of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westminster Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Welford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| William Murdoch Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heathfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rookery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grove School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony'S Catering and Sandwich B20 2AB | Mobile caterer | 60 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2009 |
| Holistic Herbals B20 2RZ | Other catering premises | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| St. Marys C Of E Primary School B20 2RA | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2022 |
| Early Years Day Nursery Handsworth B20 2RA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Selborne House B20 2DW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Sweet Decree B20 2AH | Other catering premises | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| RC General Stores B20 2RB | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 24 Dec 2009 |
| Hamilton Court Residential Home B20 2ET | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2015 |
| Wilton Road United Reformed Church B20 3RX | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2014 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Priestley Close (65); On or near Wood Court (24); On or near Denewood Avenue (22); On or near The Drive (16); On or near Ashleigh Drive (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 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
The Drive · The Drive · Wedgewood Drive · Wood Lane · Wood Court · Denewood Avenue · Inglenook Drive · Priestley Close · Endwood Court Road · Ashleigh Drive · Selborne Road · Manwoods Close
All the streets in B20 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.