Westerings Birmingham
7 addresses across 1 postcode (B20), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 2705306.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4).
- 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 A; 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 610 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 280 m away, and Handsworth Park (27 hectares) is about 730 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 105 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Heathfield Family Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 24% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 222 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 45 m². Most common: Flat (4). Built: 1976-1982 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4).
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 A (69% of about 840 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)
- 4A Grosvenor Road, Birchfield: up to 7 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- Wellington Road, Aston, Handsworth Wood: up to 296 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- Land off Lea Hill Road, Handsworth Wood: up to 14 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- Site adjacent to 214 Wellington Road: up to 19 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- One Stop Shopping Centre and adjoining land: up to 200 homes, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Birchfield Gateway SW: up to 119 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- LAND ADJACENT CROWN & CUSHION PUBLIC HOUSE WELLINGTON ROAD: up to 95 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- 320 Hamstead Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2RA: up to 1 home, permissioned (640 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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 105 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 3NT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Perry Barr 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Witton (West Midlands) 342,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) 231,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westminster Road Perry Barr | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Baker Street Car Park | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 13 km (8.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Heathfield Family Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 19 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rx Pharmacy | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Heathfield Road Dental Practice | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Birmingham Children's Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Perry Barr Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,420 m² | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Handsworth Park 27 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 820 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.8 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lea Hall Allotments 6,750 m² | 240 m |
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*), 760 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 13 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* | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Holy Trinity Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Handsworth Park (Formerly Victoria Park) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Perry Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Aston Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Perry Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Garden Grove | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Brookvale Park | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Witton Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Soho Loop | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 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 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westminster Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Canterbury Cross Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 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: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birchfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heathfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Broadway Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sooko Foods B20 3NL | Other catering premises | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Samra's News B20 2EA | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 24 Dec 2009 |
| Calthorpe Arms B20 2DZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| The Industrial Society B20 3LZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2009 |
| Bek's Meat ltd B20 2AN | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Lea Hall Allotments And Institute Ltd B20 2AP | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2014 |
| Handsworth Seventh Day Adventist Chu B20 3RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2024 |
| SS CRAVING B20 2AS | Other catering premises | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Schools Out B20 3LP | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jun 2010 |
| Holy Trinity Academy B20 3LP | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| St. Teresa of the Child Jesus Church B20 2QQ | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2010 |
| Wilton Road United Reformed Church B20 3RX | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2014 |
| Sweet Decree B20 2AH | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Perry Barr Off Licence B20 2QL | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Oct 2018 |
| bfresh B20 2QL | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 5 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hill Grove (40); On or near Grosvenor Avenue (30); On or near Old Mill Grove (30); On or near Howard Road (25); On or near Calthorpe Road (23).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 24% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 46% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 0% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 70% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 11% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- B20 3NT: 7 addresses
Nearby streets
Lyndon Close · Grosvenor Avenue · Grosvenor Road · Hill Grove · Ludmer Way · Old Mill Grove · Calthorpe Gardens · Lea Hill Road · Howard Road · Calthorpe Road · Kingsleigh Road · Hutton Road
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.