A457
Sandwell, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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
Limited by safety (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
A457 is located in Sandwell, near Oldbury. Crime is a significant concern, with 578 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 213 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is The George Bar & Cafe (pub, 20m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 910m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 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. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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)
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 A457, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Impact PT Gym 362m · 4 min walk
- Earls Gymnastics Centre 666m · 8 min walk
- Portway Lifestyle Centre 1094m · 14 min walk
- Flip Out Trampoline Arena 1134m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- Oldbury Library 663m · 8 min walk
- Oldbury Library 781m · 10 min walk
- Oakham Library 1347m · 17 min walk
- Rounds Green Library 1704m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Brades Village Pocket Park 292m · 4 min walk
- Brades Green Park 592m · 7 min walk
- Rocking Horse Park 730m · 9 min walk
- Blue Rock Quarry SINC/ Black Country Geosite 1020m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- The Meadows School 525m · 7 min walk
- Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy 1031m · 13 min walk
- Grace Mary Primary School 1358m · 17 min walk
- Newtown Primary School 1426m · 18 min walk
- St James CofE Primary School 1887m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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- Unity Place — Sandwell42
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- Richmond Street South — Sandwell47
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.