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£195,000

Sparrey Drive, Stirchley, Birmingham, B30

Land size
3.5 acres

Key Features

  • Sought-after Stirchley location
  • Close to Bournville village
  • Near Bournville railway station
  • Easy access to Birmingham city centre
  • Close to University of Birmingham
  • Near Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
  • Vibrant high street nearby
  • Green spaces and canal walks close by

Description

EXCEPTIONAL FREEHOLD OPPORTUNITY: APPROX. 3.5-ACRE WOODLAND SITE ON SPARREY DRIVE, STIRCHLEY

A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a substantial parcel of privately owned woodland, extending to approximately 3.5 acres, superbly positioned on Sparrey Drive in the ever-popular Stirchley, on the border of the prestigious Bournville.

Recognised as one of the UK"s most desirable places to live, this thriving South Birmingham location offers a compelling blend of strong community spirit, independent lifestyle amenities, and excellent connectivity; making it an outstanding prospect for forward-thinking investors and developers.

A Unique Development Prospect

This historically rich site, once forming part of the renowned Cadbury family estate, presents significant potential for a carefully considered, design-led scheme. Surrounded by established residential areas and mature greenery, it offers a rare opportunity to create something truly special.

Key Investment Highlights

Prime Positioning: Ideally located within close proximity to Bournville railway station and just a short distance from University of Birmingham, providing excellent accessibility for commuters and future residents alike.

Extensive Preliminary Work Completed:
A comprehensive suite of surveys and professional consultations have already been undertaken, including detailed arboricultural and ecological assessments, alongside early-stage discussions with Birmingham City Council and leading sustainable design specialists.

Scope for Visionary Development:
The site lends itself to a range of potential schemes (subject to planning), including boutique residential development, eco-conscious housing, or a bespoke self-build community. Early conceptual thinking has explored low-impact, sustainable living environments that respond sensitively to the natural surroundings.

Strong Environmental Credentials:
Existing reports indicate clear potential to enhance biodiversity through considered landscape management and native planting; supporting an eco-led planning approach.

Planning Flexibility:
Offered without the constraint of existing planning permission, allowing an incoming purchaser the freedom to shape and deliver their own architectural vision.

Overage Provision:
A standard overage arrangement will apply, triggered only upon the successful grant of planning permission, reflecting the groundwork already undertaken.

The Opportunity

This is a strategic and considered release to the market, presenting a rare chance to acquire a substantial woodland site in one of Birmingham's most sought-after and dynamic locations. With strong local appeal, excellent connectivity, and a compelling foundation for future development, this site offers the potential to create a landmark scheme within a thriving and well-established community.

Situated on Sparrey Drive, this unique woodland site enjoys a prime position within Stirchley, one of South Birmingham's most vibrant and rapidly evolving neighbourhoods. Known for its strong sense of community and independent spirit, Stirchley has become a destination of choice for buyers, renters, and developers alike.

The area is renowned for its thriving high street, offering an eclectic mix of independent cafés, award-winning eateries, artisan bakeries, and microbreweries, all contributing to its lively yet relaxed atmosphere. Its proximity to Bournville further enhances its appeal, with the historic garden village providing picturesque surroundings, green open spaces, and a rich heritage linked to the Cadbury legacy.

Connectivity is a key strength, with Bournville railway station just moments away, offering direct links into Birmingham city centre and beyond. The nearby University of Birmingham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham make this an especially attractive location for academics, medical professionals, and students.

For those seeking outdoor space, the site is well placed for access to local parks, canal walks, and wider green networks, blending urban convenience with natural surroundings.

Overall, this location offers a compelling combination of lifestyle appeal, connectivity, and long-term growth potential; making it an exceptional setting for a forward-thinking development.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-03-21

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 21 Woodland listings in West Midlands (1+ acres).

This Property£55,714 / acre
Woodland Average (1+ acres) £10,891 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

10 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Raddlebarn Primary School596 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    391
    Type
    Community school
  • Stirchley Primary School659 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    224
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bournville Village Primary676 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    652
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
  • St Edward's Catholic Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    373
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    210
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

Secondary

  • Selly Park Girls' School820 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    803
    Type
    Community school
    Gender
    Girls
  • Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    774
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Kings Norton Girls' School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,076
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls
  • The University of Birmingham School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,188
    Type
    Free schools
  • King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls1.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,118
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Farmfoods Stirchley Birmingham, Birmingham348 metres
Morrisons Stirchley, Birmingham374 metres
Aldi 1326 Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham505 metres

GP surgery

River Brook Medical Centre936 metres

Pharmacy

Bournville Pharmacy397 metres

Hospital

University Hospital Birmingham Pts1.2 miles

Green space

Playing Field250 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Bournville Rail Station504 metres

Nearest bus stop

Birkdale Road223 metres

Typical drive times

Oldbury21 min · 8.3 miles
Smethwick15 min · 5.5 miles
Blackheath20 min · 7.7 miles
Birmingham (city)12 min · 4.1 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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