Escelie Way
Birmingham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
Safety score of 25 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.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), 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 £169,995, but safety (25) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Escelie Way is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 1034 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 359 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 539m away. The median property price is £169,995, though prices have fallen 12% over five years. Based on 75 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The surrounding LSOA is densely populated, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 243m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Escelie Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Gym 556m · 7 min walk
- Tiverton Gym - University of Birmingham 606m · 8 min walk
- Linden Road Instruction Pool 996m · 12 min walk
- University of Birmingham Sport and Fitness 1415m · 18 min walk
- Second City Fitness 1624m · 20 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Oleaster National Centre for Mental Health 1197m · 15 min walk
- Royal Centre for Defence Medicine 1569m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Selly Oak (Touchbase) Library 518m · 6 min walk
- Selly Oak Library 772m · 10 min walk
- Stirchley Library 1344m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Goodmans Yard 652m · 8 min walk
- Selly Manor Museum 757m · 10 min walk
- Muntz Park 779m · 10 min walk
- Selly Oak Park 864m · 11 min walk
- Bournville Park 1027m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Selly Oak Trust School 243m · 3 min walk
- Cherry Oak School 379m · 5 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School 450m · 6 min walk
- Selly Oak Nursery School 790m · 10 min walk
- Bournville Village Primary 860m · 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.
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