Ivy Road
Birmingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £190,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 29% 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), 29% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£190,000).
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%
Transport (50) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 29% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£190,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £190,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Ivy Road is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 444 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 144 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 16 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (6), fast_food (4), and bar (2). The closest is verbena (restaurant, 41m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 384m away. The median property price is £190,000, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 55 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 68m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district. 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)
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Ivy Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Yoga Borne 177m · 2 min walk
- Second City Fitness 281m · 4 min walk
- Studio 88 Reformer Pilates 519m · 6 min walk
- Linden Road Instruction Pool 938m · 12 min walk
- Tiverton Gym - University of Birmingham 1831m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Stirchley Library 396m · 5 min walk
- Kings Norton Library 1827m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Hazelwell Park 450m · 6 min walk
- Cotteridge Park 694m · 9 min walk
- Cadbury Park 735m · 9 min walk
- Ten Acres 967m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Stirchley Primary School 68m · 1 min walk
- Allens Croft Primary School 669m · 8 min walk
- Cotteridge Primary School 795m · 10 min walk
- Raddlebarn Primary School 1302m · 16 min walk
- Selly Park Girls' School 1393m · 17 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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