Mobile Signal Report for B1 1BB - Birmingham, West Midlands

Good 5G Available

This area has good mobile coverage with 13 nearby base stations. 5G is available from select operators, providing ultra-fast data speeds. 4G coverage is widespread across all major networks, ensuring reliable connectivity for calls, data, and messaging.

13 base stations nearby

Operator Coverage

EE

5G-69 dBmexcellent

4G-66 dBmexcellent

3G-79 dBmexcellent

2G-87 dBmgood

O2

5G-90 dBmfair

4G-74 dBmexcellent

3G-66 dBmexcellent

2G-92 dBmfair

Vodafone

5G-63 dBmexcellent

4G-67 dBmexcellent

3G-72 dBmexcellent

2G-88 dBmgood

Three

5G-63 dBmexcellent

4G-65 dBmexcellent

3G-92 dBmfair

2G-83 dBmgood

Area Intelligence

Crime Rate

Very High

1893 incidents

Broadband

237 Mbps

Fiber available

Population

High

Density indicator

Elevation

52m

Signal propagation

Air Quality

Good

Environmental index

Property Value

£255k

Trend: rising

Aviation & Airspace

Nearest Airport: Birmingham (BHX)
10.9km away

Drone Status: CAUTION
Near airport - heightened awareness required

Weather & Signal Impact

Weather

Overcast

18.1°C

Signal Impact

None

Rain fade effect

Flood Risk

Low

Infrastructure risk

Nearest Data Centres

Equinix BI1 (Birmingham) — 0.7km • Est. latency: 1ms

Equinix BI1 (Birmingham)

Tier 3 • 0.7km

Equinix MA5 (Manchester)

Tier 3 • 112.9km

ANS Manchester

Tier 3 • 113.6km

Free WiFi Locations

The Local Pub

1.7km • ~13 Mbps

Closest IT & Telecoms Businesses

5 IT & telecoms businesses found within 5km

Carphone Warehouse Computer Shop

1.0km

Phone Fix Centre Telecoms

1.6km

Maplin Electronics

1.6km

Phone Fix Centre (Retail Park) Electronics

0.9km

O2 Shop (High St) Mobile Phone Shop

2.7km

Nearest Emergency Services

Police Stations

Britsh Transport Police

389m

Birmingham Central Police Station

557m

Handsworth Police Station

3.1km

Fire Stations

Highgate Fire Station

2.3km

Mast Planning Applications

Birmingham • Approval rate: 33%

Equipment SwapApproved

Vodafone • 2.46km • Prior Approval (Part 16) • Est: £12k

Ref: BIR/2026/1333/TEL

New Monopole 20mRefused

MBNL (EE/Three) • 0.42km • Full Planning Permission • Est: £81k

Ref: BIR/2025/7213/TEL

Refused: Impact on conservation area character

Macro Tower 25mRefused

O2 • 1.42km • Full Planning Permission • Est: £87k

Ref: BIR/2024/9530/TEL

Refused: Proximity to residential dwellings

Council has strict approach to telecoms planning - visual impact concerns common

Mast Installation Cost Estimate

Standard Area — Standard area - permitted development rights available for most installations

Small Cell

6-10m

£48,847

Permitted Development • 2-4 months

Rooftop Antenna

Up to 6m above building

£59,255

Permitted Development (under 6m) • 3-6 months

Monopole 20m

15-20m

£78,642

Prior Approval Required • 4-8 months

Lattice Tower 30m

25-30m

£125,339

Prior Approval Required • 6-12 months

Infrastructure Sharing

85% shared

MBNL: 3 • CTIL: 5 • Multi: 3 • Single: 2

High infrastructure sharing - operators collaborate effectively in this area

Mast Regulations & Permitted Development

Permitted Development (prior approval for larger structures)

Standard permitted development rights apply. Most telecoms installations can proceed with prior approval notification rather than full planning permission.

Ground-Based Masts

Up to 30m permitted under Part 16 GPDO 2015 (as amended April 2022)

Prior Approval

Building-Mounted Equipment

Antennas up to 6m above the building are permitted development

Permitted Development

Small Cells & Street Furniture

Equipment on existing structures (lamp posts, bus shelters) up to 2.5m

Permitted Development

Electronic Communications Code

Operators with ECC rights can negotiate access to land/buildings for equipment installation

Statutory Right (with Code powers)

Planning authority: Birmingham • Height limits: 30m (ground) / +6m (building-mounted) • Legislation: Part 16, Schedule 2, GPDO 2015 (amended 2022)

Listed Buildings & Conservation Status

1537 listed structures

Conservation Zone: No

Moderate - Multiple listed structures may affect planning decisions

Schools, Hospitals & Sensitive Sites

Planning Objection Risk: Low - No sensitive sites in immediate proximity

Schools (2)

Infant School - 0.6km

Primary School - 1.0km

Hospitals (2)

Medical Centre - 0.7km

Medical Centre - 1.5km

Building Age Profile & Indoor Signal Loss

Dominant Era: Pre-1919 • Indoor Signal Loss: 7-12 dB

Generally good signal penetration expected in this area

Fibre Backhaul Availability

Good backhaul rating

5G Ready: Yes

CityFibre - Full Fibre • 1 Gbps

Openreach FTTC - Part Fibre • 80 Mbps

Leased Line - Dedicated • 10 Gbps

Full fibre backhaul available - area supports 5G small cell deployment

Digital Deprivation Index

64/100 Average Connectivity

Decile 6/10

Average digital connectivity - some residents may face access challenges

Network Congestion Risk

27/100 Low Risk

Peak: 12:00-14:00, 17:00-20:00

Shopping Centre / High Street - Weekend and holiday peaks, especially on 4G data

3G Sunset Impact Assessment

3G has been largely phased out. Ensure all devices support 4G VoLTE minimum.

Vodafone

Completed (January 2024)

3G network fully shut down. Spectrum reallocated to 4G/5G.

Completed (March 2024)

3G network fully shut down. Spectrum reallocated to 4G/5G.

Three

Completed (August 2024)

3G network fully shut down. Spectrum reallocated to 4G/5G.

Completed (October 2024)

3G network fully shut down. Spectrum reallocated to 4G/5G.

Replace 3G-only devices before shutdown completion. Ensure VoLTE is enabled on your handset for voice calls over 4G.

Terrain & Signal Propagation

63/100 Good

Terrain: Coastal

Generally adequate propagation with some localised dead spots possible

Satellite Broadband Alternatives

Terrestrial broadband likely sufficient, but satellite is a viable backup option

Starlink

LEO Constellation • 50-200 Mbps

£75/month + £449 hardware

OneWeb

LEO Constellation • 50-195 Mbps

Enterprise pricing

EE Satellite SOS

Emergency Service • Emergency only

Included with EE plans

Kymeta / Hughes

GEO Satellite • 10-50 Mbps

Enterprise only

Electromagnetic Interference Sources

Overall Risk: Very Low

No significant electromagnetic interference sources identified nearby

Transport & Rail

Nearest stations:

Birmingham New St (0.3km) Manchester Piccadilly (113.0km) Leeds (148.2km)

About Birmingham

Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands County, of England. It is the largest local authority district in England by population and the second-largest city in Britain – commonly referred to as the second city of the United Kingdom – with a population of 1.2 million people in the city proper in 2024. Birmingham borders the Black Country to its west and, together with the city of Wolverhampton and towns including Walsall, West Bromwich, Dudley and Solihull, forms the West Midlands conurbation. The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield is incorporated within the city limits to the north and northeast. Birmingham's urban area has a population of 2.7 million and its wider metropolitan area has a population of 4.3 million. The city of Coventry lies to the east of the city, separated by the Meriden Gap. The cathedral city of Lichfield lies to the north of the city, separated by the M6 Toll.