Burke Avenue
Birmingham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (below average), least for retirees (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (35), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£305,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Burke Avenue is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 351 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 169 violent offences were recorded (48% 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 789m away. The median property price is £305,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with larger households suggesting families. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 372m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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)
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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 Burke Avenue, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Park Road Children & Family Centre 1415m · 18 min walk
- The Zinnia Centre 1477m · 18 min walk
- Greet Urgent Care Centre 1611m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hall Green Library 822m · 10 min walk
- Sparkhill Library 1440m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- The Shire Country Park Greet Mill Meadows 291m · 4 min walk
- Moseley Bog 536m · 7 min walk
- The Shire Country Park 612m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Bernard's Catholic Primary School 374m · 5 min walk
- Moseley School and Sixth Form 592m · 7 min walk
- Springfield Primary Academy 748m · 9 min walk
- Yorkmead Junior and Infant School 906m · 11 min walk
- Hall Green Infant School 944m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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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