Wellington Road
Birmingham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 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 50, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 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%
Price (£207,000) 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
Wellington Road is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 312 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 211 violent offences were recorded (68% 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 713m away. The median property price is £207,000, though prices have fallen 12% over five years. Based on 93 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 16 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 477m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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), 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: hot
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 Wellington Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 512m · 6 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Nishkam Pharmacy & Healthcare Centre 1803m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- Birchfield Library 996m · 12 min walk
- Handsworth Library 1833m · 23 min walk
- Aston Library 1853m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Perry Hall Playing Fields 913m · 11 min walk
- Handsworth Park 1120m · 14 min walk
- Arden Green 1354m · 17 min walk
- Birmingham Crematorium 1613m · 20 min walk
- George's Park 1751m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) 478m · 6 min walk
- Westminster Primary School 612m · 8 min walk
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School 631m · 8 min walk
- St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth 654m · 8 min walk
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 681m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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- Foxdale Grove — Birmingham41
- Putney Avenue — Birmingham40
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- Broomfield Road — Birmingham41
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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