Alder Road
Birmingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £164,250 with stable market liquidity. Strong 50% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 50% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£164,250).
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 50% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£164,250).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £164,250, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Alder Road is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 328 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 204 violent offences were recorded (62% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is O.A.K Superstore (supermarket, 44m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 787m away. The median property price is £164,250, with exceptional growth of 50% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 19 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 242m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Alder Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Creation Climbing Centre & Skate Park 603m · 8 min walk
- Moseley Road Swimming Baths 874m · 11 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Sparkhill Dialysis Centre 743m · 9 min walk
- The Zinnia Centre 774m · 10 min walk
- Park Road Children & Family Centre 780m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- Sparkhill Library 961m · 12 min walk
- Balsall Heath Library 967m · 12 min walk
- Kings Heath Library 1788m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Balsall Heath Park 151m · 2 min walk
- Pickwick Park 742m · 9 min walk
- Moseley Park 1014m · 13 min walk
- Larches Green Park 1094m · 14 min walk
- Farm Park 1534m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Anderton Park Primary School 243m · 3 min walk
- St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School 445m · 6 min walk
- Clifton Primary School 544m · 7 min walk
- Park Hill Primary School 629m · 8 min walk
- Nelson Mandela School 650m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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- Cromer Road — Birmingham46
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.