Victoria Fold
City of Wolverhampton, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 15 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
How Life Works Here
Victoria Fold is located in City of Wolverhampton, near Wolverhampton. Crime is a significant concern, with 1141 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 480 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (2), butcher (1), and cafe (1). The closest is Lunch Box Cafe (cafe, 10m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 486m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 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 profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Victoria Fold, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- The Foot Clinic 529m · 7 min walk
- sk:n 652m · 8 min walk
libraries (3)
- Wolverhampton Central Library 447m · 6 min walk
- Blakenhall Library 1280m · 16 min walk
- Whitmore Reans Library 1364m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- West Park Black Country Geosite 820m · 10 min walk
- West Park 824m · 10 min walk
- Blakenhall Recreation Ground 906m · 11 min walk
- Dunstall Peace Park 1204m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton 602m · 8 min walk
- Broadmeadow Special School 702m · 9 min walk
- Graiseley Primary School 864m · 11 min walk
- West Park Primary School 950m · 12 min walk
- Dunstall Hill Primary School 1318m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Darlington Street — City of Wolverhampton50
- Fold Street — City of Wolverhampton50
- Central Arcade — City of Wolverhampton50
- Victoria Arcade — City of Wolverhampton51
- Wulfurn Way — City of Wolverhampton48
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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