Castle Road
Birmingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £142,250 with hot market liquidity. Strong 29% 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: liquid market (score 90), 29% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£142,250).
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 29% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£142,250).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £142,250, 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
Castle Road is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 330 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 158 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (2), bar (1), and butcher (1). The closest is Domino's (fast food, 159m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 307m away. The median property price is £142,250, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 36 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 478m 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 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% within its district. 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Castle Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Second City Fitness 1121m · 14 min walk
- Yoga Borne 1412m · 18 min walk
- Linden Road Instruction Pool 1576m · 20 min walk
- Studio 88 Reformer Pilates 1775m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Kings Norton Library 578m · 7 min walk
- Stirchley Library 1581m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Kings Norton Park 563m · 7 min walk
- Cotteridge Park 698m · 9 min walk
- Lindsworth Park 765m · 10 min walk
- Kings Norton Local Nature Reserve 1015m · 13 min walk
- Cadbury Park 1307m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Cotteridge Primary School 478m · 6 min walk
- Kings Norton Nursery School 569m · 7 min walk
- Kings Norton Girls' School 819m · 10 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 895m · 11 min walk
- Stirchley Primary 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.
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