Newport Road
Birmingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £170,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 12% 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: 12% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£170,000).
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 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 12% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£170,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £170,000, 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
Newport Road is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 328 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 204 violent offences were recorded (62% of total). 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 782m away. The median property price is £170,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 10 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 19 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 428m 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. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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
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 Newport Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Creation Climbing Centre & Skate Park 412m · 5 min walk
- Moseley Road Swimming Baths 698m · 9 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Sparkhill Dialysis Centre 725m · 9 min walk
- The Zinnia Centre 962m · 12 min walk
- Park Road Children & Family Centre 971m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Balsall Heath Library 802m · 10 min walk
- Sparkhill Library 1143m · 14 min walk
- Kings Heath Library 1792m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Balsall Heath Park 273m · 3 min walk
- Pickwick Park 641m · 8 min walk
- Moseley Park 905m · 11 min walk
- Larches Green Park 1005m · 13 min walk
- New Hope Community Park 1521m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Anderton Park Primary School 429m · 5 min walk
- Park Hill Primary School 475m · 6 min walk
- Clifton Primary School 487m · 6 min walk
- St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School 519m · 6 min walk
- Nelson Mandela School 644m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Redbank Avenue — Birmingham46
- George Road — Birmingham46
- Pendragon Road — Birmingham43
- Poplar Avenue — Birmingham45
- Wilnecote Grove — Birmingham42
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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