Clissold Close
Birmingham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for retirees (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But car dependency reduces independence.
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 20, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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 car dependency reduces independence.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 20) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Clissold Close is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 437 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 220 violent offences were recorded (50% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), butcher (1), and hairdresser (1). The closest is S & K Halal Meat (butcher, 18m). The nearest public transport is 1,087m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. Properties here change hands infrequently. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with larger households suggesting families. There are 18 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 218m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. Overall, this street scores 42 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), 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Clissold Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Depot Climbing 661m · 8 min walk
libraries (2)
- Balsall Heath Library 878m · 11 min walk
- Library of Birmingham 1916m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- New Hope Community Park 375m · 5 min walk
- Highgate Park 684m · 8 min walk
- Calthorpe Park 810m · 10 min walk
- Thomas Gardens 1169m · 15 min walk
- Digbeth Community Garden 1415m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Percy Shurmer Academy 219m · 3 min walk
- Chandos Primary School 240m · 3 min walk
- Ark St Alban's Academy 314m · 4 min walk
- Calthorpe Academy 552m · 7 min walk
- Heath Mount Primary School 637m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Horton Square — Birmingham42
- Robertson Knoll — Birmingham47
- Upper Balsall Heath Road — Birmingham43
- Hollies Croft — Birmingham52
- Curdale Road — Birmingham50
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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