Blakenhale Road
Birmingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £133,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 69% 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: 69% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£133,000).
Safety score of 30 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%
Strong case: 69% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£133,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (30), environment (8), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £133,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (8) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 69% over 5 years, but environment scores only 8/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Blakenhale Road is located in Birmingham. Crime rates are above average, with 265 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 57% of reports. 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 741m away. The median property price is £133,000, with exceptional growth of 69% over five years. Based on 8 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 18 schools within 2 km, 16 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 38m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Blakenhale Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- B-Active Health and Fitness Centre 1203m · 15 min walk
libraries (3)
- Kents Moat Library 417m · 5 min walk
- Sheldon Library 1356m · 17 min walk
- Glebe Farm Library 1954m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Radleys Park 1077m · 14 min walk
- Old Yardley Park 1117m · 14 min walk
- Tile Cross Park 1210m · 15 min walk
- Diamond Jubilee Garden 1237m · 16 min walk
- Kingfisher Local Nature Reserve 1875m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants 39m · 0 min walk
- Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior 138m · 2 min walk
- Hallmoor School 735m · 9 min walk
- Cockshut Hill School 744m · 9 min walk
- Kitts Green Academy 878m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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