Rodbourne Road
Birmingham, England
Reality check: At £228,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 23% 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), 23% 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 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), 23% 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 (£228,000) and connectivity (transport 50) 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
Rodbourne Road is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 919 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 601 violent offences were recorded (65% 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 979m away. The median property price is £228,000, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 402m 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. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability. 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 Rodbourne Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 1074m · 13 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Royal Centre for Defence Medicine 638m · 8 min walk
- The Oleaster National Centre for Mental Health 693m · 9 min walk
- Centre for Clinical Haematology 817m · 10 min walk
libraries (4)
- Harborne Library 1044m · 13 min walk
- Selly Oak Library 1146m · 14 min walk
- Selly Oak (Touchbase) Library 1194m · 15 min walk
- Weoley Castle Library 1623m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Grove Park 310m · 4 min walk
- Selly Oak Park 744m · 9 min walk
- Goodmans Yard 1125m · 14 min walk
- Nettlefold Garden 1614m · 20 min walk
- Harborne Nature Reserve 1720m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Water Mill Primary School 403m · 5 min walk
- St Peters CofE Primary School 792m · 10 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 880m · 11 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School 1218m · 15 min walk
- The University of Birmingham School 1423m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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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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