Smithford Way
Coventry, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £97,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 22% 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: 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£97,500).
Workable for families, but safety (15) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (50) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£97,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £97,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Smithford Way is located in Coventry. Crime is a significant concern, with 2454 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 1090 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 15 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (8), clothes (3), and bank (1). The closest is Nicely Noodle Bar (fast food, 20m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 942m away. The median property price is £97,500, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
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 Smithford Way, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Change Grow Live 258m · 3 min walk
- Atrium Health 396m · 5 min walk
- City of Coventry Health Centre 786m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Priory Gardens 281m · 4 min walk
- Cloisters 301m · 4 min walk
- Nauls Mill Underpark / Abbotts Lane Linear Park 386m · 5 min walk
- Lady Herbert's Garden 397m · 5 min walk
- Manor Yard 496m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Spon Gate Primary School 670m · 8 min walk
- Barr's Hill School 696m · 9 min walk
- Eden Girls' School, Coventry 795m · 10 min walk
- Sidney Stringer Academy 814m · 10 min walk
- Sidney Stringer Primary Academy 937m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Longford Square — Coventry61
- Corporation Street — Coventry51
- Upper Precinct — Coventry55
- Broadgate — Coventry56
- Foleshill Road — Coventry55
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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