Cherry Brook
Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for investors (fair), least for families (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
Safety (15), environment (35), and school access (25) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 20, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (35), and services (16) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£227,000) and connectivity (transport 20) 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 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
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 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Cherry Brook is located in Cannock Chase, near Norton Canes, Staffordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 333 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 165 violent offences were recorded (50% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Wild Bean Cafe (cafe, 260m). The nearest public transport is 420m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £227,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Overall, this street scores 34 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Cherry Brook, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (2)
- The Mount 682m · 8 min walk
- Lakeside Park 1763m · 22 min walk
schools (3)
- Jerome Primary School 944m · 12 min walk
- Norton Canes Primary Academy 1359m · 17 min walk
- Norton Canes High School 1722m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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- Church Vale — Cannock Chase37
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.