Ravensdale Road

Birmingham, England

Local high street Local high street, car-reliant Car-dependent Risk: Medium Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £155,850 with stable market liquidity. Strong 89% 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.

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Strong case: 89% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£155,850). But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.

Families
Fair

Safety score of 30 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%

Young Professionals
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 10, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Good

Strong case: 89% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£155,850). But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £155,850, but transport (10) means car needed and safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

49
Liveability Score
Top 16% in BirminghamTop 47% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 6 data sources, 8 transactions

Things You Should Know

Car-dependent

Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.

Weak transport upside

Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.

How Life Works Here

Ravensdale Road is located in Birmingham. Crime rates are above average, with 277 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 59% of reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including clothes (2), convenience (2), and fast_food (2). The closest is Heybarnes Convenience Store (convenience, 120m). The nearest public transport is 1,284m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £155,850, with exceptional growth of 89% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 16 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 316m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. 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 16% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (75)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Poor (10)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (65)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (65)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£155,850
Median Price
8
Transactions (2015–2025)
+88.7%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Heybarnes Convenience Store120m (1.5 min walk)
Acha122m (1.5 min walk)
atm189m (2.4 min walk)
Naz Style Fashion240m (3 min walk)
Lucky243m (3 min walk)
Rang Roop Styles264m (3.3 min walk)
The Big Fish271m (3.4 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Ravensdale Road, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (2)

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libraries (3)

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parks & green spaces (3)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Small Heath Rail Station rail_station1284m
Tyseley Rail Station rail_station1299m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
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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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