Redthorn Grove
Birmingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £149,250 with hot market liquidity. Strong 59% 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 90), 59% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£149,250).
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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 59% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£149,250).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (35), and services (16) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £149,250, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Redthorn Grove 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 dominates reports. 268 violent offences were recorded (62% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is swimming_pool (swimming pool, 176m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 376m away. The median property price is £149,250, with exceptional growth of 59% over five years. Based on 30 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 159m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 41 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)
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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Redthorn Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 1419m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Richmond Primary Care Centre 571m · 7 min walk
- Tamarind Centre 1875m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Glebe Farm Library 1479m · 18 min walk
- Kents Moat Library 1583m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Cotterills Lane Public Open Space 805m · 10 min walk
- Old Yardley Park 1027m · 13 min walk
- Stechford Hall Park 1254m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 160m · 2 min walk
- Stechford Primary School 272m · 3 min walk
- Bordesley Green East Nursery School 444m · 6 min walk
- Blakesley Hall Primary School 761m · 10 min walk
- St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School 801m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Dudley Park Road — Birmingham40
- Green Bank Avenue — Birmingham42
- Bordesley Green Road — Birmingham42
- Ronald Road — Birmingham42
- Ryton Close — Birmingham38
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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