Humphrey Middlemore Drive
Birmingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £170,000 with hot 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: liquid market (score 90), 31% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£170,000).
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: liquid market (score 90), 31% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£170,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (35), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £170,000, but safety (15) 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 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Humphrey Middlemore Drive is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 919 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 601 violent offences were recorded (65% 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 724m away. The median property price is £170,000, with strong growth of 31% over five years. Based on 44 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 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 may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Humphrey Middlemore Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 1188m · 15 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Royal Centre for Defence Medicine 374m · 5 min walk
- Centre for Clinical Haematology 464m · 6 min walk
libraries (4)
- Harborne Library 799m · 10 min walk
- Selly Oak Library 1149m · 14 min walk
- Selly Oak (Touchbase) Library 1277m · 16 min walk
- Weoley Castle Library 1992m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Grove Park 466m · 6 min walk
- Selly Oak Park 986m · 12 min walk
- Harborne Nature Reserve 1430m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Water Mill Primary School 663m · 8 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 702m · 9 min walk
- St Peters CofE Primary School 817m · 10 min walk
- Chad Vale Primary School 1346m · 17 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School 1440m · 18 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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