Bournbrook Road
Birmingham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£425,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Bournbrook Road is located in Birmingham. Crime rates are above average, with 187 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 40% 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 632m away. The median property price is £425,000, though prices have fallen 13% over five years. Based on 50 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 418m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, above 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)
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 Bournbrook Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- University of Birmingham Sport and Fitness 426m · 5 min walk
- Tiverton Gym - University of Birmingham 451m · 6 min walk
- The Gym 882m · 11 min walk
- Studio 88 Reformer Pilates 1610m · 20 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Oleaster National Centre for Mental Health 1005m · 13 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth Neuroscience Centre 1209m · 15 min walk
libraries (3)
- Selly Oak Library 592m · 7 min walk
- Selly Oak (Touchbase) Library 749m · 9 min walk
- Stirchley Library 1720m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Selly Hill Park 576m · 7 min walk
- Green Heart 863m · 11 min walk
- Muntz Park 951m · 12 min walk
- Winterbourne Botanic Gardens 991m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Selly Oak Nursery School 420m · 5 min walk
- Raddlebarn Primary School 823m · 10 min walk
- Selly Park Girls' School 838m · 10 min walk
- St Edward's Catholic Primary School 868m · 11 min walk
- Selly Oak Trust School 1259m · 16 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.