Wiremill Close Birmingham
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (B44), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2705326.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £270,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 5).
- 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 B; 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 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Perry Park, is about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 18.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 126 to 128 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cotmore Surgery, about 870 m (0.5 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 89 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £165,500 | £165,500 | £165,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £174,000 | £174,000 | £174,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £164,000 | £164,000 | £164,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2011 | 3 | £138,500 | £125,000 | £139,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £146,500 | £146,500 | £146,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £153,000 | £153,000 | £153,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £109,750 | £92,500 | £127,000 |
| 2000 | 4 | £64,000 | £58,500 | £89,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2022 | 5 B44 8HQ | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 16 B44 8HQ | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2017 | 5 B44 8HQ | Semi-detached | £165,500 | |
| 5 Dec 2016 | 16 B44 8HQ | Semi-detached | £174,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2015 | 17 B44 8HQ | Semi-detached | £164,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2012 | 15 B44 8HQ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2011 | 5 B44 8HQ | Semi-detached | £138,500 | |
| 22 Aug 2011 | 12 B44 8HQ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 4 May 2011 | 12 B44 8HQ | Semi-detached | £139,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2009 | 2 B44 8HQ | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2005 | 18 B44 8HQ | Semi-detached | £146,500 | |
| 18 Jun 2004 | 17 B44 8HQ | Semi-detached | £153,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2002 | 10 B44 8HQ | Detached | £127,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2002 | 14 B44 8HQ | Semi-detached | £92,500 | |
| 24 Nov 2000 | 18 B44 8HQ | Semi-detached | £64,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2000 | 18 B44 8HQ | Semi-detached | £64,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Aug 2000 | 7 B44 8HQ | Semi-detached | £89,950 | |
| 28 Jul 2000 | 14 B44 8HQ | Semi-detached | £58,500 | |
| 6 Oct 1999 | 12 B44 8HQ | Semi-detached | £57,000 | |
| 12 Dec 1997 | 18 B44 8HQ | Semi-detached | £55,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 May 1996 | 1 B44 8HQ | Detached | £104,000 | |
| 21 Apr 1995 | 16 B44 8HQ | Semi-detached | £59,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Mar 1995 | 1 B44 8HQ | Detached | £130,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, detached (1); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (4); 1976-1982 (2); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (1).
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 B (67% of about 700 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)
- 102 Hathersage Road, Land at side, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 2RY: up to 1 home, permissioned (300 m)
- 98 Hathersage Road: up to 1 home, permissioned (310 m)
- Great Barr Royal Mail Delivery Office, Kingstanding: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 7 September 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the verge (immediate - urgent works)
- 18 August 2026 to 20 August 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands), Remedial works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 126 m and 128 m above sea level (127 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 8HQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B44 8JL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Perry Barr 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hamstead (Birmingham) 231,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Witton (West Midlands) 342,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thornbridge Avenue Alexander Stadium | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Discount Parking Deals | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 340 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 13.4 km (8.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cotmore Surgery | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beeches Pharmacy | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 402-404 Kingstanding Road (Dental Practice) | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Northcroft Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Perry Barr Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Perry Park 17 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 590 m² | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.0 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aldridge Road Allotments 3.2 ha | 370 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Perry Bridge, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Witton Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Witton Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Halfmoon Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Holly Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Perry Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Barr Beacon | Hill | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 18.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 18 |
3 of the street's 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenholm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 260 m | No published inspection |
| Goodway Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Glenmead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Beeches Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| E-ACT North Birmingham Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Arena Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hawthorn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsthorne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fortis Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Warren Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House Chinese Take Away B44 8AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Greenholm News B44 8HL | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2010 |
| Prime Time 2 Day Nursery B44 8HL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Greenholm Academy B44 8HS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jun 2020 |
| Cakes 4 U By Julz B44 8NA | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Naanish Indian Takeaway Unit 12 B44 8NA | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Wendy House Cafe B44 8NH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Jun 2026 |
| On the road samosas B44 8LY | Mobile caterer | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| GEMS DANCE ACADEMY B44 8NH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 4 Good | 12 Oct 2024 |
| Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Birmin B44 8BH | Other catering premises | 260 m | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Perry Locks Nursing Home B44 8BG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 4 Good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Kaffeinated Club B44 8NB | Mobile caterer | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pigsy Express B44 8HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Best Wine and Supermarket B44 8HN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Happy and Freedom Food B44 8AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Elmbridge Road (25); On or near Anstey Road (15); On or near Hill Top Close (12); On or near Aldridge Road (11); On or near Greenholm Road (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Halfway Close · Lodge Pool Close · Brick Kiln Lane · Greenholm Road · Hill Top Close · Elmbridge Road · Anstey Road · Fir Tree Close · Thornbridge Avenue · Paper Mill End · Lilac Avenue · Pinewood Close
All the streets in B44 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.