What’s changing in Hamstead

House prices in Hamstead

Over the last six months, 37 homes sold within 0.6 miles of Hamstead. Half sold for more than £247,000 and half for less. The cheapest was £105,000 and the dearest £445,000.

• 26 Rocky Lane, Perry BarrSemi-detached house · Mon 28 Sept£375,000
• 133 Wensleydale Road, BirminghamSemi-detached house · Thu 17 Sept£207,500
• 128 Foden Road, BirminghamSemi-detached house · Fri 11 Sept£240,000
• 7 Ebley Road, BirminghamTerraced house · Fri 11 Sept£324,000
• 71 Coleraine Road, BirminghamTerraced house · Mon 7 Sept£230,000
• Flat 2, Molhay GardensFlat · Fri 4 Sept£105,000
• 69 Yateley Crescent, BirminghamSemi-detached house · Tue 1 Sept£115,000
• 47 Hobhouse Close, Great BarrDetached house · Fri 28 Aug£330,210

All 37 sales

Businesses in Hamstead

• Pizza JunctionTakeaway · 0.1 miles 4
• One StopConvenience store · 110m
• Salon AllureHair salon · 0.2 miles
• Osteopathy ClinicOsteopathic medicine · 0.2 miles
• IncaraceRace track · 0.2 miles
• Lovely BonesAnimal or pet service · 0.2 miles
• Great Barr TyresTire shop · 0.1 miles
• ACS Household Electrics & ShowersElectrician · 0.1 miles

All 199 businesses in Hamstead

Planning applications in Hamstead

• Planning decisionMon 12 Oct0.55 miles

  Approved: Planning application at 160 Spouthouse Lane Great Barr Birmingham

  Proposed installation of disabled access platform lift, supporting wall, steps and handrails to front.

  160 Spouthouse Lane Great Barr Birmingham B43 5QA
• Planning decisionThu 8 Oct0.25 miles

  Approved: Rear extension at 154 Dyas Avenue, Birmingham

  Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres

  154 Dyas Avenue, Birmingham, B42 1HF
• Planning applicationFri 2 Oct0.25 miles

  Rear extension at 178 Dyas Avenue, Birmingham

  Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.4 metres, eaves height 2.7 metres

  178 Dyas Avenue, Birmingham, B42 1HG
• Planning applicationFri 2 Oct0.55 miles

  Rear extension at 160 Spouthouse Lane Great Barr Birmingham

  Proposed single storey rear extension: measuring 3.90m L x 2.90m H (2.90m to eaves)

  160 Spouthouse Lane Great Barr Birmingham B43 5QA

All planning in Hamstead

Roadworks and road closures in Hamstead

• RoadworksOn until 3 Nov0.35 miles

  Lane closed on Walsall Road (Birmingham City Council)

  26 Oct to 3 Nov. Road improvements on the pavement. A lane will be closed.

  Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham

All roadworks

Fuel prices near Hamstead

• UnleadedCheapest 169.9p at Mibsons Service Station Uplands, 1.4 miles and 1 other · most around 173.4p · dearest 179.9p · 8 stations
• DieselCheapest 196.9p at Asda Queslett Superstore, 1.5 miles · most around 198.9p · dearest 199.9p · 7 stations

Within two miles, from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme, updated every half hour.

All 8 stations near Hamstead, cheapest first

Street reports in Hamstead

• Street reportSun 25 Oct0.35 miles

  Fly-tipping reported: Hamstead Hill

  Reported to Birmingham City Council on FixMyStreet.

  Hamstead Hill, Hamstead
• Street reportFri 23 Oct0.55 miles

  Fly-tipping reported: Perry Barr Locks Bridge

  Reported to Birmingham City Council on FixMyStreet.

  Perry Barr Locks Bridge, Perry Beeches
• Street reportFri 9 Oct0.3 miles

  Fly-tipping reported: Bescot Croft

  Reported to Birmingham City Council on FixMyStreet.

  Bescot Croft, Perry Beeches
• Street reportTue 6 Oct0.6 miles

  Fly-tipping reported: Vernon Avenue

  Reported to Birmingham City Council on FixMyStreet.

  Vernon Avenue, Hamstead

All street reports

Schools in Hamstead

• Dorrington Academy Primary · 651 pupils · 0.2 miles Report card Jul 2026: Strong standard in 1, expected standard in 6
• St Mark's Catholic Primary School Primary · 207 pupils · 0.25 miles Good in every area (2025)

All 2 schools and their Ofsted results

GPs, dentists and care in Hamstead

• Silverbirch Home Care home · 0.4 miles Good (2018)
• Step-forward support services Nursing home · 0.5 miles Good (2019)
• Ashmill Residential Care Home Care home · 0.5 miles Requires improvement (2020): good in 2, requires improvement in 3
• Noble Lodge Care home · 0.5 miles Not inspected yet
• Platinum Care Services Care home · 0.5 miles Requires improvement (2026): good in 1, requires improvement in 4
• Nevin House Care home · 0.55 miles Requires improvement (2025)

All 8 health and care services

Charities in Hamstead

• Spring Housing Association Limited We work to the following aims:To provide high quality accommodation for people in housing need.To prevent and reduce homelessnessTo assist… £15.3m a year · Old Walsall Road · 0.2 miles
• The Great Barr Muslim Foundation Catering for the social, educational, and spiritual needs of our community.Provision of Islamic educational services (Men, Women, and… £451k a year · Walsall Road · 0.55 miles
• Mission Relief Provide aid in Kenya and other places affected by natural disasters. £312k a year · Rocky Lane · 0.2 miles
• Sant Baba Joginder Singh Ji Domeli Charitable Trust The advancement of the Sikh religion in accordance with Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. In particular but not exclusively by, the provision of a… £220k a year · Cherry Orchard Road · 0.45 miles
• Gift For Humanity GFH provides help to the poor and the needy throughout the world. This is achieved by providing aid and support byfinancially assisting… £219k a year · Beeches Road · 0.55 miles

All 26 charities

Crime in Hamstead

119 crimes were reported within 0.6 miles of Hamstead in August 2026. The most common were shoplifting (45), violence (35), vehicle crime (7).

Crime by type

Hamstead ranks 83rd of 91 areas for crime, where 1st is the highest rate, at 87.3 per 1,000 residents a year. More on crime in Hamstead