Kensington Road
Birmingham, England
Reality check: At £420,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 149% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 149% 5-year growth. But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (10) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (10) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 149% 5-year growth. But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but extreme car dependency (transport 10) limits independence for retirees.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£420,000) or poorly connected (transport 10). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (10) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Kensington Road is located in Birmingham. Crime levels are below the local average (74 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 1,153m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £420,000, with exceptional growth of 149% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 282m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% 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)
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 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 Kensington Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Tiverton Gym - University of Birmingham 839m · 10 min walk
- University of Birmingham Sport and Fitness 908m · 11 min walk
- Studio 88 Reformer Pilates 1237m · 16 min walk
- Yoga Borne 1597m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Selly Oak Library 1202m · 15 min walk
- Selly Oak (Touchbase) Library 1277m · 16 min walk
- Stirchley Library 1421m · 18 min walk
- Kings Heath Library 1801m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Selly Hill Park 524m · 6 min walk
- Muntz Park 826m · 10 min walk
- Ten Acres 890m · 11 min walk
- Tranquility Garden 967m · 12 min walk
- Winterbourne Botanic Gardens 1297m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- St Edward's Catholic Primary School 282m · 4 min walk
- Selly Park Girls' School 366m · 5 min walk
- Moor Green Primary Academy 734m · 9 min walk
- Raddlebarn Primary School 748m · 9 min walk
- Selly Oak Nursery School 1026m · 13 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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