Little Cottage Street
Dudley, 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 transport (20) could be better.
Safety score of 25 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 transport (20) 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
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (41) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.
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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Little Cottage Street is located in Dudley, near Brierley Hill. Crime is a significant concern, with 1120 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 407 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 17 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (8), cafe (4), and convenience (1). The closest is Presley's Cutz (hairdresser, 58m). Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. 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 252m away. 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 retirees. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Little Cottage Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- JD Gyms 245m · 3 min walk
- PureGym 397m · 5 min walk
- David Lloyd Clubs 865m · 11 min walk
libraries (3)
- Brierley Hill 181m · 2 min walk
- Quarry Bank Library Link 1495m · 19 min walk
- Woodside Library Link 1970m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Marsh Park 534m · 7 min walk
- Lawyer's Field 581m · 7 min walk
- Church Street Park Entrance 734m · 9 min walk
- Church Street Playground 751m · 9 min walk
- Orchard Street Pocket Park 1008m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Brierley Hill Primary School 252m · 3 min walk
- St Mary's RC Primary School 538m · 7 min walk
- Withymoor Primary School 783m · 10 min walk
- Brockmoor Primary School 806m · 10 min walk
- Thorns Collegiate Academy 1446m · 18 min walk
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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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