Plymouth Road
Birmingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £175,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 71% 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: liquid market (score 70), 71% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£175,000).
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 50, 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 70), 71% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£175,000).
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%
Good entry point at £175,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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.
How Life Works Here
Plymouth Road is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 444 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 144 violent offences were recorded (32% 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 451m away. The median property price is £175,000, with exceptional growth of 71% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 215m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% within its district. 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Plymouth Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Yoga Borne 158m · 2 min walk
- Studio 88 Reformer Pilates 375m · 5 min walk
- Second City Fitness 433m · 5 min walk
- Linden Road Instruction Pool 992m · 12 min walk
- Tiverton Gym - University of Birmingham 1736m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Stirchley Library 334m · 4 min walk
- Kings Norton Library 1995m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hazelwell Park 276m · 3 min walk
- Stirchley Park 425m · 5 min walk
- Ten Acres 793m · 10 min walk
- Cotteridge Park 868m · 11 min walk
- Muntz Park 1073m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Stirchley Primary School 216m · 3 min walk
- Allens Croft Primary School 733m · 9 min walk
- Cotteridge Primary School 968m · 12 min walk
- Selly Park Girls' School 1242m · 16 min walk
- St Edward's Catholic Primary School 1332m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
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- Totnes Grove — Birmingham49
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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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