Blackham Drive
Birmingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £139,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 251% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 251% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£139,000).
Safety score of 25 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%
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: 251% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£139,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £139,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Blackham Drive is located in Birmingham, near Royal Sutton Coldfield. Crime is a significant concern, with 382 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 121 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). 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 426m away. The median property price is £139,000, with exceptional growth of 251% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 335m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 43 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)
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
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 Blackham Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 372m · 5 min walk
libraries (2)
- Boldmere Library 959m · 12 min walk
- Erdington Library 1459m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Abbeyfields Park 754m · 9 min walk
- Short Heath Park 882m · 11 min walk
- The Grange 1578m · 20 min walk
- Bleak Hill Park 1584m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Wylde Green Primary School 336m · 4 min walk
- Boldmere Infant School and Nursery 822m · 10 min walk
- St Edmund Campion Catholic School 927m · 12 min walk
- Abbey Catholic Primary School 1153m · 14 min walk
- Osborne Nursery School 1300m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Little Green Lanes — Birmingham43
- Lennox Grove — Birmingham43
- Aspen Close — Birmingham43
- Boldmere Close — Birmingham43
- Bretton Road — Birmingham43
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.