Reservoir Retreat
Birmingham, England
Reality check: At £331,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% 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: 15% 5-year growth.
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 60, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 15% 5-year growth.
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%
Price (£331,000) and connectivity (transport 60) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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
Reservoir Retreat is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 376 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 174 violent offences were recorded (46% 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 675m away. The median property price is £331,000, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 85m 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 48 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 Reservoir Retreat, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 700m · 9 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 788m · 10 min walk
- The Gym 916m · 11 min walk
libraries (2)
- Spring Hill Library 1191m · 15 min walk
- Library of Birmingham 1609m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Osler Street Play Area 200m · 2 min walk
- Chamberlain Gardens 247m · 3 min walk
- Marroway Street Play Area 715m · 9 min walk
- Alan King Alpine Garden 1005m · 13 min walk
- Historic Garden 1045m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School 85m · 1 min walk
- St George's Church of England Primary School 385m · 5 min walk
- St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary 554m · 7 min walk
- Barford Primary School 908m · 11 min walk
- St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 1100m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Reservoir Road — Birmingham48
- Oliver Road — Birmingham49
- Spring Road — Birmingham48
- Rodney Close — Birmingham47
- Waterside Drive — Birmingham49
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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