Rodney Close
Birmingham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (35), and services (30) 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 £185,000, 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.
How Life Works Here
Rodney Close is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 366 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 167 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 811m away. The median property price is £185,000, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 249m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 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)
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 Rodney Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 648m · 8 min walk
- The Gym 759m · 10 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 913m · 11 min walk
libraries (2)
- Spring Hill Library 734m · 9 min walk
- Library of Birmingham 1173m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Ryland Street Park 456m · 6 min walk
- Chamberlain Gardens 538m · 7 min walk
- Albert's Memorial Garden 614m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary 249m · 3 min walk
- The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School 416m · 5 min walk
- Nelson Junior and Infant School 633m · 8 min walk
- St George's Church of England Primary School 725m · 9 min walk
- St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 909m · 11 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.