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Darfield Walk

Birmingham, England

Residential Mixed character Well-connected Risk: Medium Moderate investment Low confidence

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

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsFair

Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market.

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
Fair

Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market.

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 £75,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.

How this is calculated

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

46
Liveability Score
Top 38% in Birmingham
Low confidence Based on only 5 transactions — median not shown, 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

Darfield Walk is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 361 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 186 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 664m away. The median property price is £75,000, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with larger households suggesting families. There are 17 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 247m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 46 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 Fair (45)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (60)

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

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Median not shown (5 sales)
5
Transactions (2014–2024)

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Darfield Walk, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (2)

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libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) metro_station664m
Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) rail_station671m
Bordesley Rail Station rail_station721m
Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) metro_station1044m
Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) rail_station1051m
Birmingham Moor Street Rail Station rail_station1141m
Albert Street (West Midlands Metro) rail_station1276m
Birmingham New Street Rail Station rail_station1281m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
62% 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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