The Paddocks
Birmingham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for first-time buyers (poor). Price data (£1,375,000) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 50% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 50% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), 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 (£1,375,000) or poorly connected (transport 60). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £1,375,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £1,375,000 based on only 2 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
The Paddocks is located in Birmingham. Crime is around average for the area, with 152 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is vehicle crime. 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 518m away. The median property price is £1,375,000, with strong growth of 50% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 9% 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)
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Paddocks, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Anytime Fitness 466m · 6 min walk
- PureGym 680m · 8 min walk
- The Gym 695m · 9 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 696m · 9 min walk
libraries (2)
- Library of Birmingham 1552m · 19 min walk
- Spring Hill Library 1970m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Edgbaston Village Community Garden 323m · 4 min walk
- Ryland Street Park 924m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- St Thomas Centre Nursery School 853m · 11 min walk
- James Brindley School 853m · 11 min walk
- City Academy 859m · 11 min walk
- St George's Church of England Primary School 901m · 11 min walk
- St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary 1108m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Austen Place — Birmingham50
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- Camden Drive — Birmingham50
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.