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Smith Close

Lichfield, Staffordshire, England

Residential Mixed character Well-connected Risk: Medium High confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for families (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsFair

Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Fair

Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

Price (£221,225) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

42
Liveability Score
Top 88% in LichfieldTop 86% nationally
High confidence Based on 5 data sources, 16 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

Smith Close is located in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 332 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 168 violent offences were recorded (51% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 254m away. The median property price is £221,225, with a slight decline of 5% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (65)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£221,225
Median Price
16
Transactions (2022–2025)
-5.2%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Smith Close, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (3)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Baker Way bus_stop254m
Borrowcop Lane bus_stop415m
Laburnum Court bus_stop415m
Co-op Store bus_stop432m
Lichfield City Rail Station rail_station1070m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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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