Cotton Lane
Birmingham, England
Reality check: At £421,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 55% 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), 55% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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: liquid market (score 90), 55% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £421,250, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Cotton Lane is located in Birmingham. Crime is around average for the area, with 129 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 51% of reported crimes. 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 569m away. The median property price is £421,250, with exceptional growth of 55% over five years. Based on 42 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 18 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% within its district.
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
Detached | 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 Cotton Lane, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Birmingham Private clinic 729m · 9 min walk
- Park Road Children & Family Centre 1160m · 14 min walk
- The Zinnia Centre 1242m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Kings Heath Library 886m · 11 min walk
- Sparkhill Library 1438m · 18 min walk
- Balsall Heath Library 1933m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Moseley Park 1071m · 13 min walk
- Balsall Heath Park 1223m · 15 min walk
- Moseley Bog 1266m · 16 min walk
- Pickwick Park 1821m · 23 min walk
- Billesley Common 1941m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School 664m · 8 min walk
- King David Primary School 669m · 8 min walk
- Kings Heath Primary School 723m · 9 min walk
- Anderton Park Primary School 1108m · 14 min walk
- Park Hill Primary School 1173m · 15 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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