Aldridge Close
Sandwell, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £180,000, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Aldridge Close is located in Sandwell, near Oldbury. Crime levels are below the local average (62 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 925m away. The median property price is £180,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 416m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% within its district.
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
Property Market
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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 Aldridge Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Hotshots Snooker Club and Entertainments Venue 563m · 7 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Langley Vaccination Centre 1249m · 16 min walk
- abc blood tests 1263m · 16 min walk
- abc travel clinic 1264m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Langley Library 995m · 12 min walk
- Thimblemill Library 1454m · 18 min walk
- Bleakhouse Library 1466m · 18 min walk
- Smethwick Library 1787m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Barnford Hill Black Country Geosite 774m · 10 min walk
- Barnford Hill Park 800m · 10 min walk
- Vicarage Street Park 852m · 11 min walk
- Bristnall Hall Park 946m · 12 min walk
- West Smethwick Park 970m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Moat Farm Junior School 416m · 5 min walk
- Moat Farm Infant School 416m · 5 min walk
- Bristnall Hall Academy 565m · 7 min walk
- Q3 Academy Langley 618m · 8 min walk
- Holly Lodge High School College of Science 1261m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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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.