Linnet Close
Birmingham, England
Reality check: At £244,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 39% 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: 39% 5-year growth. But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (10) may concern parents.
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: 39% 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 (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£244,000) and connectivity (transport 10) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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
Linnet Close is located in Birmingham. Crime is around average for the area, with 94 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 41% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 1,042m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £244,000, with strong growth of 39% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 307m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 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 Linnet Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Linden Road Instruction Pool 739m · 9 min walk
- The Gym 988m · 12 min walk
- Tiverton Gym - University of Birmingham 1110m · 14 min walk
- Second City Fitness 1468m · 18 min walk
- Yoga Borne 1504m · 19 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Oleaster National Centre for Mental Health 1620m · 20 min walk
- Royal Centre for Defence Medicine 1982m · 25 min walk
libraries (4)
- Selly Oak (Touchbase) Library 997m · 12 min walk
- Selly Oak Library 1264m · 16 min walk
- Stirchley Library 1334m · 17 min walk
- Weoley Castle Library 1900m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Bournville Park 626m · 8 min walk
- Cadbury Park 1016m · 13 min walk
- Selly Oak Park 1112m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Selly Oak Trust School 308m · 4 min walk
- Bournville Village Primary 541m · 7 min walk
- Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School 605m · 8 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School 643m · 8 min walk
- Cherry Oak School 706m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
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- Heath Road — Birmingham45
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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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