Westbourne Crescent
Birmingham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
Safety score of 25 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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Westbourne Crescent is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 712 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 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. The closest is La Skin (clinic, 124m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 444m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 47 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Westbourne Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Anytime Fitness 350m · 4 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 670m · 8 min walk
- The Vale Gym 680m · 8 min walk
- The Gym 768m · 10 min walk
libraries (2)
- Library of Birmingham 1705m · 21 min walk
- Spring Hill Library 1947m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Edgbaston Village Community Garden 276m · 3 min walk
- National Bonsai Collection 427m · 5 min walk
- The Japanese Garden 437m · 6 min walk
- Rose Garden 458m · 6 min walk
- Fern Garden 497m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- St George's Church of England Primary School 684m · 9 min walk
- St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary 1056m · 13 min walk
- The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School 1095m · 14 min walk
- City Academy 1128m · 14 min walk
- Nelson Junior and Infant School 1534m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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- James Brindley Walk — Birmingham48
- Birnam — Birmingham48
- Rann Close — Birmingham46
- Gilby Road — Birmingham46
- B4532 — Birmingham47
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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