Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
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 score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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
Mindelsohn Way 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. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including pharmacy (2), atm (1), and cafe (1). The closest is The Spice of Life (fast food, 108m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 359m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 12% 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)
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Mindelsohn Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- University of Birmingham Sport and Fitness 1138m · 14 min walk
- The Gym 1170m · 15 min walk
- Tiverton Gym - University of Birmingham 1477m · 18 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Centre for Clinical Haematology 117m · 2 min walk
- The Cancer Centre 132m · 2 min walk
- Liver Transplant Assessment Clinic 159m · 2 min walk
- Royal Centre for Defence Medicine 162m · 2 min walk
- Audiology Centre 234m · 3 min walk
libraries (3)
- Harborne Library 944m · 12 min walk
- Selly Oak Library 1015m · 13 min walk
- Selly Oak (Touchbase) Library 1215m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Green Heart 780m · 10 min walk
- Grove Park 874m · 11 min walk
- Selly Oak Park 1132m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Water Mill Primary School 880m · 11 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 941m · 12 min walk
- Harborne Academy 1058m · 13 min walk
- Selly Oak Nursery School 1119m · 14 min walk
- Chad Vale Primary School 1248m · 16 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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