Dale Road
Redditch, Worcestershire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for families (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Safety (15), environment (20), and school access (35) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (20), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£266,250) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for 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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 6% over 5 years, but environment scores only 20/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Dale Road is located in Redditch, Worcestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 1145 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 606 violent offences were recorded (53% 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 and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 119m away. The median property price is £266,250, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 187m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Dale Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym 580m · 7 min walk
- Abbey Stadium Sports Centre 1114m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Church Green 715m · 9 min walk
- Arrow Valley Country Park Proctors Barn Meadow 1122m · 14 min walk
- The Garden of Remembrance 1352m · 17 min walk
- Arrow Valley Country Park 1509m · 19 min walk
- Greenland Park 1809m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 188m · 2 min walk
- St Stephen's CofE First School 275m · 3 min walk
- Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre 376m · 5 min walk
- St George's CofE First School and Nursery 615m · 8 min walk
- St Bede's Catholic Middle School 938m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Mallard Close — Redditch39
- Thruxton Close — Redditch39
- Runcorn Close — Redditch41
- Highland Way — Redditch42
- Aston Close — Redditch42
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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