Excellent
This area has excellent mobile coverage with 9 nearby base stations. 4G coverage is widespread across all major networks, ensuring reliable connectivity for calls, data, and messaging.
9 base stations nearby
Operator Coverage
EE
4G-47 dBmexcellent
3G-46 dBmexcellent
2G-51 dBmexcellent
O2
4G-46 dBmexcellent
3G-49 dBmexcellent
2G-41 dBmexcellent
Vodafone
4G-61 dBmexcellent
3G-53 dBmexcellent
2G-61 dBmexcellent
Three
4G-68 dBmexcellent
3G-56 dBmexcellent
2G-66 dBmexcellent
Area Intelligence
Crime Rate
Very High
1568 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
10.9km away
Drone Status: CAUTION
Near airport - heightened awareness required
Near airport - heightened awareness required
Weather & Signal Impact
Weather
Clear sky
2.9°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 • 113.5km
Free WiFi Locations
The Local Pub
1.7km • ~13 Mbps
Closest IT & Telecoms Businesses
115 IT & telecoms businesses found within 5km
Facepunch Studios Ltd IT Services
Colmore Row, Birmingham
153m
Lebara Mobile Phone Shop
404m
DJI \ Hasselblad Electronics
Corporation Street, Birmingham
429m
O2 Mobile Phone Shop
New Street, Birmingham
455m
iSmart Mobile Phone Shop
466m
Gadget Swap Electronics
Union Street, Birmingham
480m
Nearest Emergency Services
Police Stations
Metropolitan Police Station
1.1km
Police Station (East)
2.5km
Fire Stations
Fire Station
1.2km
Fire & Rescue Station (North)
3.4km
Fire Station (West)
0.4km
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
89% shared
MBNL: 4 • CTIL: 2 • Multi: 2 • Single: 1
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 ApprovalBuilding-Mounted Equipment
Antennas up to 6m above the building are permitted development
Permitted DevelopmentSmall Cells & Street Furniture
Equipment on existing structures (lamp posts, bus shelters) up to 2.5m
Permitted DevelopmentElectronic 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
1527 listed structures
Conservation Zone: No
Moderate - Multiple listed structures may affect planning decisions
Schools, Hospitals & Sensitive Sites
Planning Objection Risk: High - School within 200m increases public objection risk
Schools (5)
Marywood Centre - 0m
St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary School - 0m
King Edward VI Aston School - 0m
Hospitals (5)
Birmingham Children's Hospital - 0m
Birmingham Children's Hospital A&E - 0m
The Priory Hospital - 0m
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
37/100 Moderate 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 (June 2024)
3G network fully shut down. Only 4G and 5G services active.
EE
In Progress (March 2025)
3G shutdown rolling out by region. Some areas already completed.
Three
In Progress (Late 2025)
3G being phased out to reallocate spectrum to 4G/5G.
O2
Planned (2025-2026)
3G sunset confirmed but timeline varies by region.
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 (0.4km) Manchester Piccadilly (113.0km) Leeds (148.2km)
Connectivity Score
A
Overall connectivity grade for B1 1BB
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