Digbeth
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.
Transport (60) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (60) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
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%
At £391,650, this is likely out of reach for most 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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
Median price £391,650 based on only 10 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Digbeth is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 2072 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 999 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 cafe (3), convenience (2), and hairdresser (2). The closest is Coffee Joint (cafe, 32m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 201m away. The median property price is £391,650. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 17% 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
Property Market
Other | Freehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Digbeth, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Depot Climbing 488m · 6 min walk
- The Gym 504m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Randox Health 489m · 6 min walk
- Aston University Day Hospital 1048m · 13 min walk
- Birmingham Children's Hospital A&E 1065m · 13 min walk
- Birmingham Children's Hospital 1087m · 14 min walk
libraries (2)
- Library of Birmingham 1291m · 16 min walk
- Balsall Heath Library 1917m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Digbeth Community Garden 287m · 4 min walk
- Eastside City Park 707m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Birmingham Ormiston Academy 811m · 10 min walk
- Chandos Primary School 905m · 11 min walk
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School 925m · 12 min walk
- Calthorpe Academy 948m · 12 min walk
- Ark St Alban's Academy 1173m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
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- Worcester Street — Birmingham54
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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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