William Henry Street
Birmingham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 167% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Safety score of 30 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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 167% 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 (30), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £182,500, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
William Henry Street is located in Birmingham. Crime rates are above average, with 232 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 55% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Roy's Rolls (cafe, 64m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 979m away. The median property price is £182,500, with exceptional growth of 167% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with larger households suggesting families. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 430m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% 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
Other | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from William Henry Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Nechells Community Sports Centre 570m · 7 min walk
- Unit Four Gym 924m · 12 min walk
- JD Gyms 1041m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Aston Kidney Treatment Centre 275m · 3 min walk
- Aston University Day Hospital 1355m · 17 min walk
- Birmingham Children's Hospital A&E 1559m · 20 min walk
- Birmingham Children's Hospital 1629m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bloomsbury Library 623m · 8 min walk
- Aston Library 1293m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Sycamore Road Multi-use Games Area 956m · 12 min walk
- Aston Park 1162m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 432m · 5 min walk
- Bloomsbury Nursery School 474m · 6 min walk
- Aston Tower Community Primary School 770m · 10 min walk
- Aston University Engineering Academy 933m · 12 min walk
- Manor Park Primary Academy 938m · 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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