Long Wood
Birmingham, England
Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (70/100 safety) make this a solid family area. However, the environment (35/100) suggests noise or density that may concern parents.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
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
Good with limitations — safe, good daily access. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £392,500, 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
Median price £392,500 based on only 8 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Long Wood is located in Birmingham. Crime levels are below the local average (67 incidents in 12 months). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is pitch (pitch, 117m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 984m away. The median property price is £392,500. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 230m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.
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 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Long Wood, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Linden Road Instruction Pool 831m · 10 min walk
- Second City Fitness 1039m · 13 min walk
- Yoga Borne 1327m · 17 min walk
- Studio 88 Reformer Pilates 1589m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Stirchley Library 1343m · 17 min walk
- Kings Norton Library 1567m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Woodlands Park 617m · 8 min walk
- Bournville Park 684m · 9 min walk
- Cadbury Park 725m · 9 min walk
- Cotteridge Park 768m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 230m · 3 min walk
- Kings Norton Girls' School 325m · 4 min walk
- King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys 547m · 7 min walk
- Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School 704m · 9 min walk
- Bournville Village Primary 872m · 11 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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