Avocet Close
Birmingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £118,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 23% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 23% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£118,000).
Safety (25), environment (18), and school access (35) are all weak. Not a family area.
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%
Strong case: 23% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£118,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (25), environment (18), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £118,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (18) is below average.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 23% over 5 years, but environment scores only 18/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Avocet Close is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 601 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 219 violent offences were recorded (36% 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 507m away. The median property price is £118,000, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Terraced | 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 Avocet Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 1356m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Glebe Farm Library 879m · 11 min walk
- Kents Moat Library 1348m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Cotterills Lane Public Open Space 892m · 11 min walk
- Stechford Hall Park 1135m · 14 min walk
- Old Yardley Park 1178m · 15 min walk
- Diamond Jubilee Garden 1208m · 15 min walk
- Hodge Hill Common 1454m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Audley Primary School 706m · 9 min walk
- The Oval School 753m · 9 min walk
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 763m · 10 min walk
- Colebourne Primary School 972m · 12 min walk
- Beaufort School 972m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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- Flaxley Road — Birmingham40
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- Little Green Lanes — Birmingham40
- Florence Avenue — Birmingham41
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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