The Lindens
Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £183,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 28% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 28% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£183,000).
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 28% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£183,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (37), 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 £183,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (37) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Lindens is located in Cannock Chase, near Rugeley, Staffordshire. Crime rates are above average, with 163 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 62% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Ravenhill Terrace) is 271m away. The median property price is £183,000, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 352m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: 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 Lindens, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Brereton Library 738m · 9 min walk
- Rugeley Library 1037m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ravenhill Park 652m · 8 min walk
- Bat Roost Tower 855m · 11 min walk
- Bat Roost Tower 856m · 11 min walk
- Elmore Park 1061m · 13 min walk
- Green Lane Park 1888m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 353m · 4 min walk
- Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School 738m · 9 min walk
- Churchfield CofE Primary Academy 781m · 10 min walk
- Chase View Community Primary School 988m · 12 min walk
- Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School 1281m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Springfield Avenue — Cannock Chase53
- Buckmaster Way — Cannock Chase54
- Hampton Street — Cannock Chase55
- Mosswood Street — Cannock Chase53
- Newman Grove — Cannock Chase52
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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