Gilbanks Road
Dudley, England
Reality check: At £250,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 18% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 18% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (30) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 18% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£250,000) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
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.
How Life Works Here
Gilbanks Road is located in Dudley, near Stourbridge. Crime levels are below the local average (64 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 375m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £250,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 42 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 174m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% 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)
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: hot
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 Gilbanks Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Full Throttle Raceway 1742m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Stourbridge 1596m · 20 min walk
- Wordsley 1821m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Kinver Street Playing Fields 1055m · 13 min walk
- Swan Pool Park 1162m · 14 min walk
- King George V Park 1817m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- St James's CofE Primary School 174m · 2 min walk
- Ridgewood High School 778m · 10 min walk
- Ashwood Park Primary School 877m · 11 min walk
- The Ridge Primary School 941m · 12 min walk
- Gig Mill Primary School 1691m · 21 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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