Horse Fair
Birmingham, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,550,000, 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
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Median price £1,550,000 based on only 11 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Horse Fair 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 dominate reports. 999 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (2), restaurant (2), and bank (1). The closest is BOC (bank, 15m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 424m away. The median property price is £1,550,000. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 326m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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 Horse Fair, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 213m · 3 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Randox Health 669m · 8 min walk
- The Drake Unit Sexual Health Services 920m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Library of Birmingham 868m · 11 min walk
- Balsall Heath Library 1931m · 24 min walk
- Spring Hill Library 1944m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Thomas Gardens 116m · 2 min walk
- L & NW Railway War Memorial 415m · 5 min walk
- St. Thomas' Peace Garden 447m · 6 min walk
- Birmingham New Street Living Wall 498m · 6 min walk
- Moonlit Park 605m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School 327m · 4 min walk
- City Academy 600m · 8 min walk
- St Thomas Centre Nursery School 693m · 9 min walk
- James Brindley School 693m · 9 min walk
- Lillian De Lissa Nursery School 963m · 12 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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