Chapman Road
Birmingham, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
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%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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
Chapman Road is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 523 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 249 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 10 facilities within walking distance, including clothes (6), butcher (1), and convenience (1). The closest is Small Heath Health Centre (doctors, 36m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 819m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 19 schools within 2 km, 19 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 303m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Chapman Road, with detailed information for each.
libraries (3)
- Small Heath Library 755m · 9 min walk
- Al-Hijrah Library 1830m · 23 min walk
- Balsall Heath Library 1911m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Sara Park 164m · 2 min walk
- Kingston Hill Park 720m · 9 min walk
- Farm Park 838m · 10 min walk
- Small Heath Park 946m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Regents Park Community Primary School 304m · 4 min walk
- Holy Trinity Catholic School 413m · 5 min walk
- Wyndcliffe Primary School 653m · 8 min walk
- Bordesley Village Primary School 658m · 8 min walk
- Gracelands Nursery School 928m · 12 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.
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