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Barn Lane

Birmingham, England

Local high street Urban, active Well-connected Risk: Medium Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: At £295,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 21% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 21% 5-year growth.

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (60) 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%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 21% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £295,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (35) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

59
Liveability Score
Top 0% in BirminghamTop 7% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 19 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

Barn Lane is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 538 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 273 violent offences were recorded (51% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 18 facilities within walking distance, including clothes (8), hairdresser (3), and butcher (2). The closest is The Cross Guns (pub, 33m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 538m away. The median property price is £295,000, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 314m away. 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 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (100)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Good (60)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (80)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (55)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£295,000
Median Price
19
Transactions (2014–2025)
+20.7%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

The Cross Guns33m (0.4 min walk)
Roop Xclusive37m (0.5 min walk)
Ahsans Bespoke Menswear40m (0.5 min walk)
Suli Barber47m (0.6 min walk)
The Meat Centre49m (0.6 min walk)
Jamaica National Bank Rep Office53m (0.7 min walk)
Dixy Chicken55m (0.7 min walk)
IBT Fabrics58m (0.7 min walk)
Qualitex Ltd63m (0.8 min walk)
Laxmi Fashions66m (0.8 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Barn Lane, with detailed information for each.

hospitals (1)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (4)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) metro_station538m
Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) rail_station540m
Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) metro_station836m
Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) rail_station838m
Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) metro_station1014m
Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) rail_station1015m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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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