Hay Road
Birmingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £99,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 57% 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: 57% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£99,000).
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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 57% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£99,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £99,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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
Hay 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. The closest is Meghna Foods (convenience, 141m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 975m away. The median property price is £99,000, with exceptional growth of 57% over five years. Based on 8 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 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 330m 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 45 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: stable
Based on 8 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Hay Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Anytime Fitness 1560m · 20 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Tamarind Centre 1362m · 17 min walk
- Greet Urgent Care Centre 1842m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Al-Hijrah Library 1323m · 16 min walk
- South Yardley Library 1448m · 18 min walk
- Small Heath Library 1637m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- George Road Pocket Park 64m · 1 min walk
- Redhill Pocket Park 1989 209m · 3 min walk
- Digby Park 1071m · 13 min walk
- Eco Park 1149m · 14 min walk
- Small Heath Park 1218m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Redhill Primary School 331m · 4 min walk
- Ark Victoria Academy 528m · 7 min walk
- St Benedict's Primary School 666m · 8 min walk
- Starbank School 1048m · 13 min walk
- Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 1073m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hilldrop Grove — Birmingham44
- Heath Mill Lane — Birmingham42
- Moseley Street — Birmingham46
- Great Hampton Row — Birmingham47
- Bradford Street — Birmingham46
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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