Friary Avenue
Lichfield, Staffordshire, England
Reality check: At £645,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 9% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 9% growth, stable market.
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 — reasonable liquidity, 9% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £645,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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
Friary Avenue is located in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 359 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 171 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Mary Slater Road) is 157m away. The median property price is £645,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 124m 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 young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Friary Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- énergie Fitness 712m · 9 min walk
libraries (2)
- Lichfield Library 196m · 2 min walk
- Lichfield Library 643m · 8 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Festival Gardens 317m · 4 min walk
- Franciscan Friary 433m · 5 min walk
- Shortbutts Park 555m · 7 min walk
- Garden of Remembrance 675m · 8 min walk
- Remembrance Garden 680m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Queen's Croft High School 124m · 2 min walk
- King Edward VI School 640m · 8 min walk
- Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School 761m · 10 min walk
- Saxon Hill Academy 810m · 10 min walk
- Five Spires Academy 936m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Trafalgar Way — Lichfield55
- Mary Slater Road — Lichfield55
- Sandford Gate — Lichfield55
- Victory Close — Lichfield53
- Shaw Lane — Lichfield54
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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