Boar Hound Close
Birmingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £61,750 with cooling market liquidity. Strong 25% 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.
Moderate investment case — 25% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 25% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (25), service access (26). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £61,750, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (25) 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 25% over 5 years, but environment scores only 25/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Daily access score 26/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Boar Hound Close is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 758 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 269 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Nom Nom (fast food, 108m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 635m away. The median property price is £61,750, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 342m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Boar Hound Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Pit Gym 570m · 7 min walk
libraries (3)
- Spring Hill Library 112m · 1 min walk
- Library of Birmingham 1171m · 15 min walk
- Handsworth Library 1887m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Albert's Memorial Garden 923m · 12 min walk
- Mediterranean Garden 940m · 12 min walk
- Oozells Square 1160m · 14 min walk
- Ryland Street Park 1161m · 14 min walk
- Richmond Garden 1370m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Brookfields Primary School 343m · 4 min walk
- Nelson Junior and Infant School 697m · 9 min walk
- St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 705m · 9 min walk
- St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary 1002m · 12 min walk
- The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School 1200m · 15 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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