Fox Hill
Birmingham, England
Reality check: At £385,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 18% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 18% 5-year growth. But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
Safety score of 30 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%
Poor transport (10) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 18% 5-year growth. But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£385,000) or poorly connected (transport 10). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (10) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Fox Hill is located in Birmingham. Crime rates are above average, with 221 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 51% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 1,447m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £385,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 402m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Fox Hill, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 1281m · 16 min walk
- Linden Road Instruction Pool 1281m · 16 min walk
- Tiverton Gym - University of Birmingham 1632m · 20 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Woodlands Suite 1476m · 18 min walk
- The Oleaster National Centre for Mental Health 1799m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Weoley Castle Library 1310m · 16 min walk
- Selly Oak (Touchbase) Library 1361m · 17 min walk
- Selly Oak Library 1618m · 20 min walk
- Stirchley Library 1956m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Bournville Park 1043m · 13 min walk
- Selly Oak Park 1137m · 14 min walk
- Manor Farm Park 1184m · 15 min walk
- Woodlands Park 1337m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- The University of Birmingham School 402m · 5 min walk
- Northfield Manor Primary Academy 728m · 9 min walk
- Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School 813m · 10 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School 836m · 10 min walk
- Bournville School 1103m · 14 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.