Tomlan Road Birmingham
55 addresses across 3 postcodes (B31), about 300 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2701145.
- Sales: 32 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £325,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 8, D: 14, E: 2).
- 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 Northfield, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 920 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 176 to 185 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 55 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cofton Medical Centre, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £270,000 | £231,000 | £309,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £180,500 | £170,000 | £191,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £212,000 | £212,000 | £212,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £180,000 | £177,500 | £180,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £217,000 | £217,000 | £217,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £152,500 | £135,000 | £170,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | 42 B31 3NU | Terraced | £325,000 | |
| 7 Jul 2025 | 6 B31 3NU | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2024 | 51 B31 3NX | Terraced | £198,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Aug 2023 | 10 B31 3NU | Semi-detached | £309,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2023 | 56 B31 3NU | Terraced | £231,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2022 | 5 B31 3NX | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 35 B31 3NX | Semi-detached | £191,000 | |
| 7 May 2021 | 25 B31 3NX | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2020 | 57 B31 3NX | Terraced | £212,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Sep 2019 | 56 B31 3NU | Terraced | £177,500 | |
| 2 Aug 2019 | 22 B31 3NU | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2019 | 37 B31 3NX | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2019 | 56 B31 3NU | Terraced | £120,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Jul 2018 | 32 B31 3NU | Semi-detached | £217,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jul 2017 | 24 B31 3NU | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2016 | 31 B31 3NX | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2012 | 24 B31 3NU | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 4 May 2012 | 14 B31 3NU | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2011 | 7 B31 3NX | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 4 Feb 2009 | 18 B31 3NU | Semi-detached | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Jul 2008 | 54 B31 3NU | Terraced | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Nov 2007 | 55 B31 3NX | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2007 | 22 B31 3NU | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2006 | 57 B31 3NX | Terraced | £138,500 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Oct 2005 | 59 B31 3NX | Semi-detached | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Apr 2003 | 8 B31 3NU | Semi-detached | £123,800 | |
| 1 Feb 2002 | 12 B31 3NU | Semi-detached | £97,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2000 | 24 B31 3NU | Semi-detached | £83,000 | |
| 11 Aug 1999 | 41 B31 3NX | Semi-detached | £59,500 | |
| 7 Mar 1997 | 24 B31 3NU | Semi-detached | £58,000 | |
| 2 Aug 1996 | 53 B31 3NX | Semi-detached | £49,000 | |
| 31 May 1996 | 27 B31 3NX | Semi-detached | £53,000 |
Energy performance certificates
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (19); House, end-terrace (3); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1950-1966 (14); 1967-1975 (7); 2007-2011 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (16); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 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 C (48% of about 660 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)
- 76 Alvechurch Road, West Heath, Birmingham, B31 3QW: up to 2 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Broseley Avenue, West Heath, Birmingham: up to 4 homes, permissioned (670 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, 1 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B31 3NU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| B31 3NX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| B31 3NS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 55 addresses are between 176 m and 185 m above sea level (180 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 3NS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B31 3NU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B31 3NX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northfield 643,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Longbridge 892,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Kings Norton 934,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Man on the Moon West Heath | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Alvechurch - Red Lion PH | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Northfield Car Park | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 15.6 km (9.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cofton Medical Centre | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knights Redhill Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest House Of Dental | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | West Heath Hospital | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Bournville Lane Police Station | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 5.0 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wast Hills Playing Fields 21 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cofton Road Allotments 9,200 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hawkesley Farm moated site, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hawkesley Farm moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| High Hill | Hill | 750 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Wast Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Red Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| The Grove | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Merecroft Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Egghill Dingle | Valley | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 47 | 55 |
8 of the street's 55 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 Birmingham: see them on the Birmingham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 280 m | No published inspection |
| West Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Heath Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cofton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Turves Green Boys' School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Turves Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hawkesley Church Primary Academy Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Fairway Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jul 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 |
| Wychall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ark Kings Academy | All-through | 3–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man On The Moon B38 8LR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Redhill Court B38 8JU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| West Heath Snooker Club B31 3PH | Other catering premises | 270 m | Exempt | |
| The Hayes Sports Partnership B38 8LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 4 Good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Brain Kind B38 8JW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 4 Good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| St John Fisher Rc Junior & Infant Sc B31 3PN | School/college/university | 320 m | 4 Good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Little Scally Wags Day Nursery B31 3PN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2026 |
| The Limes Care Home B38 8JZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| West Heath Hospital B38 8HR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Midland Oak School B31 3PE | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2009 |
| Crest Convenience Store B31 3PZ | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Hong Kong Inn B31 3LA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Redhill Road (14); On or near Fryer Road (9); On or near Tomlan Road (6); On or near Pritchett Road (5); On or near Redhill Gardens (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 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) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Grange Walk · Fryer Road · Sant Road · Redhill Gardens · Pritchett Road · Gibbs Hill Road · The Hayes · Redditch Road · The Crest · Burley Way · Waggon Walk · Lightning Way
All the streets in B31 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.