Pilkington Avenue
Birmingham, England
Reality check: At £525,200, this is a premium entry point. Strong 38% 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), 38% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
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), 38% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£525,200) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Pilkington Avenue is located in Birmingham, near Royal Sutton Coldfield. Crime levels are below the local average (77 incidents in 12 months). 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 914m away. The median property price is £525,200, with strong growth of 38% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 219m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% 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), 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
Detached | Freehold | 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 Pilkington Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 1346m · 17 min walk
libraries (3)
- Sutton Coldfield Library 1261m · 16 min walk
- Boldmere Library 1374m · 17 min walk
- Walmley Library 1813m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Boddington Garden 604m · 8 min walk
- New Hall Valley Country Park 999m · 12 min walk
- Trinity Park 1093m · 14 min walk
- Mount View 1465m · 18 min walk
- Rectory Park 1613m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Maney Hill Primary School 219m · 3 min walk
- Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls 661m · 8 min walk
- Bishop Walsh Catholic School 826m · 10 min walk
- Plantsbrook School 846m · 11 min walk
- Town Junior School 864m · 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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