The Cedars
Birmingham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for young professionals (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (10) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (10) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (10) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 70). and weak transport (10) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), 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 £125,000, but transport (10) means car needed and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (10) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
The Cedars is located in Birmingham. Crime is around average for the area, with 144 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 51% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 1,484m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £125,000. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Flat/Maisonette | 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 The Cedars, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Anytime Fitness 1260m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Kents Moat Library 1279m · 16 min walk
- South Yardley Library 1529m · 19 min walk
- Sheldon Library 1886m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Old Yardley Park 403m · 5 min walk
- Eco Park 1656m · 21 min walk
- Cotterills Lane Public Open Space 1917m · 24 min walk
schools (4)
- Bordesley Green East Nursery School 854m · 11 min walk
- Yardley Primary School 902m · 11 min walk
- Stechford Primary School 1002m · 12 min walk
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 1078m · 14 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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