George Road
Birmingham, England
Reality check: At £213,150, this is a premium entry point. Strong 19% 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), 19% 5-year growth.
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%
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), 19% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£213,150) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
George Road is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 422 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 232 violent offences were recorded (55% 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 968m away. The median property price is £213,150, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 222 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 15 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 297m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability. 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
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 George Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Anytime Fitness 1528m · 19 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Tamarind Centre 1371m · 17 min walk
- Greet Urgent Care Centre 1858m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Al-Hijrah Library 1338m · 17 min walk
- South Yardley Library 1415m · 18 min walk
- Small Heath Library 1667m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- George Road Pocket Park 75m · 1 min walk
- Redhill Pocket Park 1989 180m · 2 min walk
- Digby Park 1093m · 14 min walk
- Eco Park 1145m · 14 min walk
- Small Heath Park 1251m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Redhill Primary School 298m · 4 min walk
- Ark Victoria Academy 559m · 7 min walk
- St Benedict's Primary School 697m · 9 min walk
- Starbank School 1052m · 13 min walk
- Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 1070m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
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- Pendragon Road — Birmingham43
- Redbank Avenue — Birmingham46
- Newport Road — Birmingham46
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- Doidge Road — Birmingham45
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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