Oban Road
Solihull, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (good), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£325,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Oban Road is located in Solihull. Crime levels are below the local average (70 incidents in 12 months). 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 114m away. The median property price is £325,000. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 482m away. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% within its district.
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: stable
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Oban Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Fitness First 1296m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Olton Public Library 209m · 3 min walk
- Olton 218m · 3 min walk
- Hobs Moat 1298m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Olton Clock Tower Gardens and Park 385m · 5 min walk
- Olton Jubilee Park 493m · 6 min walk
- Hobs Meadow 1050m · 13 min walk
- Langley Hall Park 1464m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- St Margaret's Church of England Primary School 483m · 6 min walk
- Kineton Green Primary School 722m · 9 min walk
- Olton Primary School 844m · 10 min walk
- Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School 1063m · 13 min walk
- Oak Cottage Primary School 1441m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Rushbrook Close — Solihull53
- Fentham Court — Solihull54
- Dallimore Close — Solihull54
- Olton Wharf — Solihull53
- Stonebow Avenue — Solihull55
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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