The Paddocks Birmingham
7 addresses across 4 postcodes (B15), about 90 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 2735786.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £1,650,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 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 D; Band D in Birmingham costs £2,363 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Five Ways, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Five Ways Community Park, is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 141 to 145 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bath Row Medical Practice, about 860 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 52% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £1,650,000 | £1,650,000 | £1,650,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £1,100,000 | £1,100,000 | £1,100,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £1,261,750 | £1,248,500 | £1,275,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 1998 | 3 | £440,000 | £395,000 | £445,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2024 | 5 B15 1JB | Detached | £1,650,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2014 | 3 B15 1JB | Detached | £1,100,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2006 | 1 B15 1JB | Detached | £1,275,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2006 | 5 B15 1JB | Detached | £1,248,500 | |
| 31 Mar 1999 | 3 B15 1JB | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 20 Nov 1998 | 5 B15 1JB | Detached | £445,000 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 1998 | 1 B15 1JB | Detached | £440,000 | New build. |
| 24 Aug 1998 | 3 B15 1JB | Detached | £395,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 283 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1996-2002 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 D (26% of about 1,570 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, EDGBASTON CONSERVATION AREA (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): CITY WIDE HMO.
- Tree preservation orders: in a protected area: THE BIRMINGHAM (LAND ADJOINING 29 FREDERICK ROAD, EDGBASTON) TPO 1993.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 12 Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham: up to 208 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- 16 to 22 Harborne Road, Edgbaston: up to 16 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Five Ways House and Five Ways Tower: up to 800 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- 78-79 Francis Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham: up to 8 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- LAND TO REAR 66 FORMER COACH HOUSE HARBORNE ROAD: up to 1 home, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Auchinleck Square and Auchinleck House - Phase 2, Broad Street, Ladywood: up to 228 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- New Garden Square, between Duchess Road and Hagley Road, Edgbaston: up to 1,600 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Hagley Road: up to 392 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B15 1JB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B15 1JN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| B15 1RX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B15 3AX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 141 m and 145 m above sea level (143 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 1JB | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| B15 1JN | 92% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
| B15 1RX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B15 3AX | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Five Ways 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Birmingham New Street 37 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Birmingham Moor Street 7.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Five Ways (West Midlands Metro) | 790 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Brindleyplace (West Midlands Metro) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 50 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Highfield Road Five Ways | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa Car Park | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ESB Energy Charging Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bath Row Medical Practice | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Attwood Green Pharmacy | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | The Harborne Hospital | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Ladywood Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest RBS | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Five Ways Community Park 4,260 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.7 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Edgbaston Guinea Gardens 4.7 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 8.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 36, Calthorpe Road B15, a listed building (Grade II*), 230 m west. 277 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 36, Calthorpe Road B15 | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m west |
| 35, Calthorpe Road B15 | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m west |
| 12, Ampton Road B15 | Listed building, Grade II* | 330 m south |
| Stables to the North East of Number 12 | Listed building, Grade II* | 330 m south |
| Birmingham Botanical Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 790 m (0.5 miles) west |
| The Vale, Edgbaston | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| The de Birmingham moated site, the seat of the medieval Lords of Birmingham | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Edgbaston Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Icknield Port Loop | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Soho Loop | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Moor Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
| The Grove | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Camp Wood | Wood | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 7 | 7 |
None of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 Thomas Centre Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Woodview | Primary | 4–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| City Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 950 m (0.6 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Inadequate (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Nelson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harborne Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Paul's School for Girls Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's School Edgbaston B15 1RX | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2023 |
| The Conservatory (Central) Ltd B15 1TS | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2011 |
| Edgbaston Nursery School B15 1TS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Mander Portman Woodward B15 3AU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2023 |
| Norfolk House Nursery B15 1RP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Carebright Living Limited B15 1TH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Three Church Road atSt Georges Place B15 3SH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Busy Bees in Edgbaston B15 1JL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Metchley Manor Care UK Limited B15 3SH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Costa Drive Thru B15 1TH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2023 |
| The Village Kitchen B15 3BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 4 Good | 23 May 2025 |
| Fieshah Amlaks Sorrel B15 2LL | Other catering premises | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chapter B15 3BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| The Highfield B15 3DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| High Field Townhouse B15 3DP | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 350 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St James Road (4); On or near Austen Place (3); On or near Cala Drive (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 50% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 59% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 33% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 50% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 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) | 52% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 10 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
- B15 1JB: 4 addresses
- B15 1JN: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
- B15 1RX: 1 address of 3 in the postcode
- B15 3AX: 1 address of 52 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Austen Place · Calthorpe Road · St James Road · Cala Drive · Crondal Place · West Green Close · Estria Road · Frederick Road · Westbourne Crescent · Carpenter Road · Hitches Lane · George Road
All the streets in B15 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.