Grove Street
Dudley, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £152,500 with cooling market liquidity. Strong 27% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 27% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 27% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £152,500, 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
Grove Street 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 dominate reports. 251 violent offences were recorded (45% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 775m away. The median property price is £152,500, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. 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 94m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Grove Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Village Health & Wellness Gym 827m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Anston Physiotheraphy 1094m · 14 min walk
- Brooks Sexual Health 1106m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Dudley 1161m · 14 min walk
- Dudley Archives and Local History Centre 1416m · 18 min walk
- Netherton 1906m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Hawthorns Field 302m · 4 min walk
- Green Park 382m · 5 min walk
- Firs Street Community Garden 454m · 6 min walk
- Tansley Hill Field 558m · 7 min walk
- Brewery Fields 592m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Kates Hill Primary School 95m · 1 min walk
- Beechwood Church of England Primary School 558m · 7 min walk
- Blowers Green Primary School 1390m · 17 min walk
- Netherton Park Nursery School 1674m · 21 min walk
- Northfield Road Primary School 1902m · 24 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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