Wheelwright Close Bromsgrove
17 addresses across 1 postcode (B60), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4701166.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £350,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 7).
- 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 E; Band D in Bromsgrove costs £2,479 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bromsgrove, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 94 to 100 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is New Road Surgery Bromsgrove, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 98% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 86 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £382,000 | £382,000 | £382,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £238,000 | £238,000 | £238,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £249,950 | £249,950 | £249,950 |
| 2008 | 2 | £227,500 | £205,000 | £250,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £217,500 | £202,500 | £232,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £199,950 | £199,950 | £199,950 |
| 2002 | 2 | £158,875 | £145,250 | £172,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2023 | 12 B60 3PD | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2018 | 3 B60 3PD | Detached | £382,000 | |
| 3 Nov 2017 | 19 B60 3PD | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2015 | 6 B60 3PD | Detached | £238,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2014 | 15 B60 3PD | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 5 Dec 2008 | 11 B60 3PD | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2008 | 10 B60 3PD | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2007 | 3 B60 3PD | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2006 | 11 B60 3PD | Detached | £232,500 | |
| 12 Jan 2006 | 5 B60 3PD | Detached | £202,500 | |
| 8 Jun 2005 | 19 B60 3PD | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2003 | 11 B60 3PD | Detached | £199,950 | |
| 22 Oct 2002 | 5 B60 3PD | Detached | £172,500 | |
| 19 Apr 2002 | 3 B60 3PD | Detached | £145,250 | |
| 26 Nov 2001 | 8 B60 3PD | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2000 | 17 B60 3PD | Detached | £123,200 | |
| 24 Sep 1999 | 8 B60 3PD | Detached | £149,950 | |
| 19 Jun 1998 | 11 B60 3PD | Detached | £109,000 | |
| 19 Dec 1997 | 4 B60 3PD | Detached | £119,950 | |
| 14 Jul 1995 | 19 B60 3PD | Detached | £95,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 118 m². Most common: House, detached (8). Built: 1983-1990 (7); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Bromsgrove in 2026-27: Band D £2,479 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,652 | £1,928 | £2,203 | £2,479 | £3,029 | £3,580 | £4,131 | £4,957 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (40% of about 920 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): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- 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)
- The Greyhound, 30 Rock Hill, Bromsgrove, B61 7LR, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- The Greyhound, 30 Rock Hill, Bromsgrove, B61 7LR, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- The Greyhound, 30 Rock Hill, Bromsgrove, B61 7LR, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 17 addresses are between 94 m and 100 m above sea level (97 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 3PD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bromsgrove 696,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Barnt Green 327,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Alvechurch 163,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Miller Close Charford | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bromsgrove Bus Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Stourbridge Road Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 26.8 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | New Road Surgery Bromsgrove | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Avoncroft Pharmacy | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bromsgrove Dental Clinic | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Princess Of Wales Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police - Bromsgrove Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Bromsgrove, Charford Cashzone | 240 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,230 m² | 180 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9,610 m² | 370 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 600 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,540 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Guesten Hall Roof, a listed building (Grade II*), 530 m (0.3 miles) south. 19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Guesten Hall Roof | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Breakback Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Cotton Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Cobbler's Coppice | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Harbours Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Lowes Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Tardebigge Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 17 |
2 of the street's 17 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 Bromsgrove: see them on the Bromsgrove page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic First School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–9 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Charford First School | Primary | 2–9 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| South Bromsgrove High | Secondary | 13–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Millfields First School | Primary | 5–9 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Church of England Middle School Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stoke Prior First School | Primary | 5–9 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion B60 3PB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Co-op Bromsgrove B60 3JZ | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Gilbert Residential Catering \& Complete Caterers B60 3JZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Avoncroft Guest House B60 4JP | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2009 |
| Avoncroft Museum B60 4JR | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2026 |
| RZ Supermarket B60 3NS | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Charford Chippy B60 3NS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Big Bite Caribbean Takeaway B60 3NS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 39 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (56); On or near Hastings Road (13); On or near Talbot Road (6); On or near Harvest Close (5); On or near Barn Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 98% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 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 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
- Food hygiene ratings Avoncroft Museum (other catering premises, B60 4JR) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 28 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- B60 3PD: 17 addresses
Nearby streets
Waggoners Close · Cooper Close · Wheatridge Road · Stable Way · Farrier Close · Barley Croft · Harrow Close · Talbot Road · The Tynes · Miller Close · Nailers Close · Cornfield Avenue
All the streets in B60 and across Bromsgrove.
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.