The Dingle Birmingham
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (B29), about 90 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 2704365.
- 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 A; Band D in Birmingham costs £2,363 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 92% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Selly Oak, about 170 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Selly Oak Park, is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 142 to 144 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Selly Oak Health Centre, about 320 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 870 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 24% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 377 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
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 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (47% of about 2,980 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, SELLY OAK 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)
- Bristol Road South and Chapel Lane (The Triangle site): up to 102 homes, not permissioned (80 m)
- Frederick Road: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- SELLY OAK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE ELLIOTT ROAD: up to 290 homes, permissioned (250 m)
- Frederick House, 2-6 Frederick Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6PB: up to 4 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- Land at 1-3 Winnie Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B26 6JU: up to 2 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- Land next to 25 Oak Tree Lane (facing Lottie Road), Selly Oak, Birmingham: up to 1 home, permissioned (290 m)
- 648 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham: up to 1 home, permissioned (370 m)
- Elliott Road, Vacant site to the North of Elliott House, Selly Oak, Birmingham: up to 1 home, permissioned (390 m)
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 16 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 21 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B29 6LR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B29 6AU | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 16 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 142 m and 144 m above sea level (143 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 6AU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B29 6LR | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Selly Oak 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 170 m |
| University (Birmingham) 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bournville 996,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 53 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chapel Lane Selly Oak | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 5.1 km (3.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Q-Park Qemc | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ESB Energy Charging Station | 180 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 13 km (8.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Selly Oak Health Centre | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Medipharma Chemist | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Selly Oak Hospital (Acute) | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Bournville Lane Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Selly Oak Park 14 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,020 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,400 m² | 350 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harborne Lane Allotments 2.3 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman forts at Metchley, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman forts at Metchley | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Winterbourne Botanic Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Edgbaston Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| The Grove | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Edgbaston Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Moor Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Pitts Wood | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 4 |
2 of the street's 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiverton Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Selly Oak Nursery School | Nursery | 2–7 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Water Mill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The University of Birmingham School | Secondary | 11–19 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education | 16 plus | 19–99 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bournville Village Primary | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Selly Park Girls' School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lys Cafe B29 6NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 4 Good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Hobbycraft Selly Oak B29 6SJ | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2024 |
| KFC B29 6SJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| The Hive Cafe B29 6NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Sense Cafe and Bar B29 6NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Sense College B29 6NA | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Happy Land B29 6NA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Pizza pepper B29 6NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 4 Good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| UK Fried Chicken B29 6NA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Loca store B29 6NA | Retailers - other | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sports Direct B29 6SJ | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Big Johns B29 6NA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Vanguard Supermarket B29 6NA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 m | 4 Good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Halfords B29 6SJ | Retailers - other | 140 m | Exempt | |
| Poundland B29 6SJ | Retailers - other | 140 m | 4 Good | 19 Oct 2015 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 94 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 |
| Vehicle crime | 34 |
| Other theft | 29 |
| Public order | 29 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Robbery | 18 |
| Burglary | 18 |
| Possession of weapons | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 7 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (104); On or near Shopping Area (87); On or near The Dingle (80); On or near Rebeca Drive (50); On or near Lottie Road (26).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | under 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 24% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 10% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 41% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 33% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 2% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 30% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 68% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 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
Selly Wharf · Lottie Road · Bristol Road · A38 · Harborne Lane · Winnie Road · Heeley Road · Rebeca Drive · Dartmouth Road · Rebecca Drive · Sturge Close · Elliott Road
All the streets in B29 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.