Chilwell Croft
Birmingham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (poor). Price data (£167,000) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 67% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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 60, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 67% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Good entry point at £167,000, but safety (15) 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 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £167,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Chilwell Croft is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 329 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 170 violent offences were recorded (52% 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 962m away. The median property price is £167,000, with exceptional growth of 67% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 19 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 28m 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)
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Chilwell Croft, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- JD Gyms 409m · 5 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Birmingham Children's Hospital 1050m · 13 min walk
- Birmingham Children's Hospital A&E 1072m · 13 min walk
libraries (5)
- Aston Library 1210m · 15 min walk
- Birchfield Library 1640m · 20 min walk
- Library of Birmingham 1730m · 22 min walk
- Bloomsbury Library 1808m · 23 min walk
- Spring Hill Library 1871m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Yellow Park 429m · 5 min walk
- Phillips Street Park 465m · 6 min walk
- Saint Georges Park 550m · 7 min walk
- Burbury Park 765m · 10 min walk
- Mansfield Green 1085m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Chilwell Croft Academy 28m · 0 min walk
- Newtown Nursery School 297m · 4 min walk
- St Chad's Catholic Primary School 313m · 4 min walk
- Brearley Nursery School 317m · 4 min walk
- Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery 643m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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- Wrentham Street — 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.
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