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Bow Street

Birmingham, England

Residential Mixed character Well-connected Risk: Medium Low confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for retirees (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: First-time BuyersFair

Good entry point at £163,750, but safety (15) needs consideration.

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
Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 65).

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £163,750, but safety (15) needs consideration.

How this is calculated

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

47
Liveability Score
Top 33% in Birmingham
Low confidence Based on only 12 transactions (limited sample), 5 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

Bow Street is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 356 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 191 violent offences were recorded (54% 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 497m away. The median property price is £163,750, with a slight decline of 7% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 224m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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 (area) Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Good (60)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (73)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (65)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (55)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Poor (25)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£163,750
Median Price
12
Transactions (2014–2025)
-7.2%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Bow Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (2)

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libraries (3)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Birmingham New Street Rail Station rail_station497m
Grand Central (West Midlands Metro) metro_station592m
Grand Central (West Midlands Metro) rail_station594m
Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) metro_station681m
Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) rail_station683m
Corporation Street (West Midlands Metro) metro_station759m
Corporation Street (West Midlands Metro) rail_station779m
Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro) metro_station792m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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