Silverton Crescent
Birmingham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £161,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Silverton Crescent is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 351 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 169 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). 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 750m away. The median property price is £161,000, though prices have fallen 27% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with larger households suggesting families. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 424m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Silverton Crescent, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Park Road Children & Family Centre 1356m · 17 min walk
- Greet Urgent Care Centre 1506m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hall Green Library 833m · 10 min walk
- Sparkhill Library 1360m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Shire Country Park Greet Mill Meadows 172m · 2 min walk
- Sam's Flower Garden 462m · 6 min walk
- Moseley Bog 620m · 8 min walk
- The Shire Country Park 709m · 9 min walk
- Shire Country Park Blackberry Way 915m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- St Bernard's Catholic Primary School 425m · 5 min walk
- Moseley School and Sixth Form 581m · 7 min walk
- Springfield Primary Academy 657m · 8 min walk
- Yorkmead Junior and Infant School 817m · 10 min walk
- Hall Green Infant School 981m · 12 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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