Heneage Street
Birmingham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £195,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
Safety score of 25 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 60, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £195,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Heneage Street is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 2060 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 669 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 756m away. The median property price is £195,000. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence, with larger households suggesting families. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 266m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 45 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.
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 | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 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 Heneage Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Nechells Community Sports Centre 366m · 5 min walk
- JD Gyms 854m · 11 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Aston University Day Hospital 469m · 6 min walk
- Birmingham Children's Hospital A&E 782m · 10 min walk
- Birmingham Children's Hospital 878m · 11 min walk
- Aston Kidney Treatment Centre 1058m · 13 min walk
libraries (3)
- Bloomsbury Library 892m · 11 min walk
- Library of Birmingham 1916m · 24 min walk
- Aston Library 1933m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Eastside City Park 731m · 9 min walk
- Garrison Lane Park 1048m · 13 min walk
- Digbeth Community Garden 1178m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Aston University Engineering Academy 267m · 3 min walk
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 593m · 7 min walk
- Birmingham Ormiston Academy 647m · 8 min walk
- Bloomsbury Nursery School 975m · 12 min walk
- Aston Manor Academy 1094m · 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.
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