Arkell Way
Birmingham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
Safety score of 25 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£279,995) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Arkell Way is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 1034 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 359 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 534m away. The median property price is £279,995, though prices have fallen 12% over five years. Based on 107 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The surrounding LSOA is densely populated, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 334m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability. 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Arkell Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Tiverton Gym - University of Birmingham 480m · 6 min walk
- The Gym 642m · 8 min walk
- Linden Road Instruction Pool 959m · 12 min walk
- University of Birmingham Sport and Fitness 1323m · 16 min walk
- Second City Fitness 1520m · 19 min walk
hospitals (1)
- The Oleaster National Centre for Mental Health 1253m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Selly Oak (Touchbase) Library 558m · 7 min walk
- Selly Oak Library 772m · 10 min walk
- Stirchley Library 1201m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Muntz Park 580m · 7 min walk
- Selly Hill Park 656m · 8 min walk
- Goodmans Yard 680m · 8 min walk
- Selly Manor Museum 715m · 9 min walk
- Bournville Park 1051m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Selly Oak Trust School 335m · 4 min walk
- Raddlebarn Primary School 534m · 7 min walk
- Cherry Oak School 547m · 7 min walk
- Selly Oak Nursery School 744m · 9 min walk
- Bournville Village Primary 861m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Exeter Road — Birmingham45
- Haywards Close — Birmingham46
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- Midland Drive — Birmingham47
- Augusta Road — Birmingham46
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.
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