Lyttelton Road
Birmingham, England
Reality check: At £204,525, this is a premium entry point. Strong 23% 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: liquid market (score 90), 23% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
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 20, 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), 23% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
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%
Price (£204,525) and connectivity (transport 20) 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 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Lyttelton Road is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 325 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 125 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 1,476m away. The median property price is £204,525, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 46 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 373m 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Semi-Detached | 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 Lyttelton Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Anytime Fitness 1554m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Augustine's Memorial Ground 43m · 0 min walk
- Harborne Nature Reserve 867m · 11 min walk
- Harborne Nature Reserve 1026m · 13 min walk
- Nettlefold Garden 1149m · 14 min walk
- Summerfield Park 1323m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- St Paul's School for Girls 373m · 5 min walk
- George Dixon Primary School 879m · 11 min walk
- Chad Vale Primary School 1080m · 14 min walk
- City Road Primary School 1243m · 16 min walk
- Harborne Academy 1364m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Oak Hill Drive — Birmingham42
- Wirral Road — Birmingham46
- Long Mynd Road — Birmingham46
- Lowhill Lane — Birmingham44
- Horse Shoes Lane — Birmingham41
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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