New Road
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £175,000 with hot market liquidity. Modest 9% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 9% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£175,000).
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%
Transport (40) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 9% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£175,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £175,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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
New Road is located in Bromsgrove, near Birmingham, Worcestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 359 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 14 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (6), bank (2), and hairdresser (2). The closest is American Hut (fast food, 19m). The nearest transport stop is 141m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £175,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 267 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 326m 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 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from New Road, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Rubery Park 156m · 2 min walk
- Gannow Park 370m · 5 min walk
- Lickey Hills Country Park 1247m · 16 min walk
- Waseley Hills Country Park 1331m · 17 min walk
- Beacon Wood 1553m · 19 min walk
schools (2)
- Beaconside Primary and Nursery School 326m · 4 min walk
- Holywell Primary and Nursery School 819m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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- Chapel Street — Bromsgrove51
- Callowbridge Road — Bromsgrove55
- Hanover Street — Bromsgrove44
- Library Way — Bromsgrove52
- Little Lane — Bromsgrove33
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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