Aston Brook Street
Birmingham, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for families (below average), least for young professionals (poor). Price data (£325,000) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
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%
Poor transport (20) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
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Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (36), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
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Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£325,000) or poorly connected (transport 20). Not viable as a first purchase.
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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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £325,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Environment score 36/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Aston Brook Street is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 441 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 325 violent offences were recorded (74% of total). 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 nearest public transport is 1,327m away. The median property price is £325,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 19 schools within 2 km, 19 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 209m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 30 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Aston Brook Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Unit Four Gym 250m · 3 min walk
- JD Gyms 319m · 4 min walk
- Redpoint Climbing Centre 742m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Aston Kidney Treatment Centre 623m · 8 min walk
- Aston University Day Hospital 1064m · 13 min walk
- Birmingham Children's Hospital A&E 1081m · 14 min walk
- Birmingham Children's Hospital 1113m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Aston Library 1100m · 14 min walk
- Bloomsbury Library 1256m · 16 min walk
- Birchfield Library 1789m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Phillips Street Park 453m · 6 min walk
- Yellow Park 792m · 10 min walk
- Mansfield Green 1160m · 14 min walk
- Aston Park 1288m · 16 min walk
- Lady Holte's Garden 1306m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Aston Manor Academy 210m · 3 min walk
- Chilwell Croft Academy 540m · 7 min walk
- Aston Tower Community Primary School 612m · 8 min walk
- Aston University Engineering Academy 673m · 8 min walk
- King Edward VI Aston School 1021m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
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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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