Nestled in the leafy suburb of Edgbaston, just under two miles from Birmingham city centre, lies Carpenter Road—famously known as Birmingham’s ‘Millionaire’s Row’. This exclusive street is home to stunning mansions and grand houses, many selling for over £1 million, with some properties boasting expansive gardens, long driveways, and private tennis courts. Recently, a property on Carpenter Road was snapped up for more than £4.5 million, underscoring the area’s elite status.
However, beneath the surface of affluence, residents reveal a different side to life on this prestigious street. During a recent visit, locals shared two major concerns that overshadow the glamour: crime and safety.
“It’s a lovely area, but you don’t feel safe,” said one woman walking along the road. “Crime is bad here, and you hardly ever see any police around.” She pointed out improvements like recently resurfaced roads but emphasized that security remains a pressing issue.
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Another local, who works at one of the mansions and preferred to remain anonymous, expressed similar worries. “We’re very security conscious and have installed numerous cameras,” she explained. “The biggest problem is cars being broken into along the road.”
Carpenter Road is a single-lane street with vehicles parked along one side, creating a narrow passage. While the speed limit is set at 20 mph, residents note that drivers often exceed this limit, further raising safety concerns.
Despite the luxurious homes and wealth that define Carpenter Road, the combination of crime, speeding vehicles, and a perceived lack of police presence makes some residents feel uneasy—sometimes even fearing to leave their front doors.