Dolobran Road
Birmingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £152,750 with stable market liquidity. Strong 79% 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: 79% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£152,750).
Workable for families, but safety (30) 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: 79% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£152,750).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £152,750, but safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Dolobran Road is located in Birmingham. Crime rates are above average, with 240 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 62% 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 689m away. The median property price is £152,750, with exceptional growth of 79% over five years. Based on 6 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 19 schools within 2 km, 19 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 215m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% 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), 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: stable
Based on 6 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 Dolobran Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Sparkhill Dialysis Centre 751m · 9 min walk
- The Zinnia Centre 1636m · 20 min walk
- Park Road Children & Family Centre 1722m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- Balsall Heath Library 1208m · 15 min walk
- Small Heath Library 1423m · 18 min walk
- Sparkhill Library 1614m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Farm Park 209m · 3 min walk
- Larches Green Park 657m · 8 min walk
- Sara Park 877m · 11 min walk
- Pickwick Park 921m · 12 min walk
- Kingston Hill Park 1357m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Gracelands Nursery School 216m · 3 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery 316m · 4 min walk
- Ladypool Primary School 428m · 5 min walk
- Holy Trinity Catholic School 544m · 7 min walk
- Regents Park Community Primary School 948m · 12 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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