Fowler Street
Birmingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £175,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 31% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 31% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£175,000).
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 50, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 31% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£175,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (35), and services (16) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £175,000, but limited services (16) and safety (15) limit overall appeal.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Fowler Street is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 385 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 214 violent offences were recorded (56% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is fast_food (fast food, 71m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 665m away. The median property price is £175,000, with strong growth of 31% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 89m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 40 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)
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: 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Fowler Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Nechells Community Sports Centre 736m · 9 min walk
- Unit Four Gym 1452m · 18 min walk
- Lifestyle Fitness 1984m · 25 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Aston Kidney Treatment Centre 812m · 10 min walk
- Aston University Day Hospital 1522m · 19 min walk
- Birmingham Children's Hospital A&E 1813m · 23 min walk
- Birmingham Children's Hospital 1901m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bloomsbury Library 219m · 3 min walk
- Aston Library 1796m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Adderley Park 1258m · 16 min walk
- Sycamore Road Multi-use Games Area 1277m · 16 min walk
- Aston Park 1572m · 20 min walk
- Garrison Lane Park 1627m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Bloomsbury Nursery School 89m · 1 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 168m · 2 min walk
- St Clement's Church of England Academy 716m · 9 min walk
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 1106m · 14 min walk
- Manor Park Primary Academy 1219m · 15 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.