Morden Road
Birmingham, England
Reality check: At £230,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% 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: 15% 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: 15% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (35), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£230,000) 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
Morden Road is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 434 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 268 violent offences were recorded (62% 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 485m away. The median property price is £230,000, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 11 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 15 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 216m 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. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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: stable
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 Morden Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 1354m · 17 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Richmond Primary Care Centre 422m · 5 min walk
- Tamarind Centre 1571m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Glebe Farm Library 1740m · 22 min walk
- Al-Hijrah Library 1795m · 22 min walk
- Kents Moat Library 1895m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bordesley Green East Park 450m · 6 min walk
- Cotterills Lane Public Open Space 739m · 9 min walk
- Diamond Jubilee Garden 1193m · 15 min walk
- Stechford Hall Park 1235m · 15 min walk
- Old Yardley Park 1255m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 217m · 3 min walk
- Stechford Primary School 249m · 3 min walk
- Bordesley Green East Nursery School 413m · 5 min walk
- Blakesley Hall Primary School 643m · 8 min walk
- St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School 655m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Griffin Gardens — Birmingham42
- The Drive — Birmingham42
- Emery Close — Birmingham42
- Hunton Hill — Birmingham42
- St Marys Close — 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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