Castle Hill
Dudley, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
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%
Moderate investment case — 2% growth, stable market.
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%
At £357,500, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (60) and services (81) help.
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
Castle Hill is located in Dudley. Crime is a significant concern, with 561 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 251 violent offences were recorded (45% 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 cafe (1), convenience (1), and fast_food (1). The closest is Trindles (restaurant, 74m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 290m away. The median property price is £357,500, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 57 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)
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 | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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 Castle Hill, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Village Health & Wellness Gym 608m · 8 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Anston Physiotheraphy 566m · 7 min walk
- Brooks Sexual Health 606m · 8 min walk
libraries (2)
- Dudley 564m · 7 min walk
- Dudley Archives and Local History Centre 663m · 8 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Dudley Millennium Sculpture Trail 238m · 3 min walk
- Castle Hill Black Country Geosite 572m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Beechwood Church of England Primary School 543m · 7 min walk
- Kates Hill Primary School 806m · 10 min walk
- St James Academy 886m · 11 min walk
- Jesson's Church of England Primary School 1155m · 14 min walk
- Blowers Green Primary School 1223m · 15 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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