Shaw's Passage
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.
Workable for families, but safety (25) may concern parents.
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 — walkable.
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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Shaw's Passage is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 2060 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 669 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Original Patty Men (restaurant, 6m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 157m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence, with larger households suggesting families. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% 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), 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Shaw's Passage, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 328m · 4 min walk
- Depot Climbing 749m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Randox Health 298m · 4 min walk
- Aston University Day Hospital 782m · 10 min walk
- Birmingham Children's Hospital A&E 785m · 10 min walk
- Birmingham Children's Hospital 811m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Digbeth Community Garden 27m · 0 min walk
- Carrs Lane Park 246m · 3 min walk
- Birmingham New Street Living Wall 436m · 5 min walk
- Eastside City Park 470m · 6 min walk
- L & NW Railway War Memorial 489m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Birmingham Ormiston Academy 555m · 7 min walk
- Chandos Primary School 1173m · 15 min walk
- Aston University Engineering Academy 1221m · 15 min walk
- Calthorpe Academy 1222m · 15 min walk
- Ark St Alban's Academy 1454m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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