South Street
Birmingham, England
Reality check: At £344,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 42% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 42% 5-year growth. But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
Safety score of 25 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 10, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 42% 5-year growth. But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£344,750) and connectivity (transport 10) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
South Street is located in Birmingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 441 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 157 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Harborne Tandoori Restaurant (restaurant, 53m). The nearest public transport is 1,101m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £344,750, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 397m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: warm
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 South Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 1885m · 24 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Centre for Clinical Haematology 698m · 9 min walk
- The Cancer Centre 782m · 10 min walk
- Royal Centre for Defence Medicine 898m · 11 min walk
libraries (3)
- Harborne Library 232m · 3 min walk
- Selly Oak Library 1780m · 22 min walk
- Selly Oak (Touchbase) Library 1954m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Harborne Nature Reserve 702m · 9 min walk
- Grove Park 908m · 11 min walk
- Harborne Nature Reserve 1041m · 13 min walk
- Ravenhurst Playing Fields 1299m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 398m · 5 min walk
- Chad Vale Primary School 660m · 8 min walk
- Harborne Academy 787m · 10 min walk
- St Peters CofE Primary School 834m · 10 min walk
- Water Mill Primary School 1387m · 17 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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