Otley Grove
Birmingham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 32% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (34) may concern parents.
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%
Moderate investment case — 32% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (34), 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 £129,950, but environment (34) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 32% over 5 years, but environment scores only 34/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Otley Grove is located in Birmingham. Crime is around average for the area, with 136 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 67% of reported crimes. 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 858m away. The median property price is £129,950, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 3 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, 19 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 491m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Otley Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 1234m · 15 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Richmond Primary Care Centre 772m · 10 min walk
- Tamarind Centre 1234m · 15 min walk
libraries (2)
- Al-Hijrah Library 1430m · 18 min walk
- Ward End Library 1552m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bordesley Green East Park 499m · 6 min walk
- Cotterills Lane Public Open Space 771m · 10 min walk
- Stechford Hall Park 1215m · 15 min walk
- Eco Park 1291m · 16 min walk
- Ward End Park 1545m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Alston Primary School 492m · 6 min walk
- St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School 580m · 7 min walk
- Saltley Academy 600m · 8 min walk
- Washwood Heath Academy 794m · 10 min walk
- Thornton Primary School 993m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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- Barnfield Grove — Birmingham49
- Cypress Square — Birmingham49
- Garden Grove — Birmingham50
- Bracadale Avenue — Birmingham49
- Digby Road — Birmingham50
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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