Allen Drive
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 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
Safety score of 30 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 60, 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 (30), environment (35), service access (30). 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%
How Life Works Here
Allen Drive is located in Sandwell, near West Bromwich. Crime rates are above average, with 280 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 56% of reports. 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 430m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability.
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Allen Drive, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- abc travel clinic 1601m · 20 min walk
- abc blood tests 1602m · 20 min walk
- Edward Street Hospital 1670m · 21 min walk
- Hallam Street Hospital 1889m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Central Library (West Bromwich) 1681m · 21 min walk
- Smethwick Library 1686m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Kenrick Park 514m · 6 min walk
- Galton Valley Black Country Geosite 802m · 10 min walk
- Priory Woods & Sandwell Valley Local Nature Reserve/ Black Country Geosite 942m · 12 min walk
- Galton Valley Black Country Geosite 957m · 12 min walk
- Dartmouth Park 1131m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 767m · 10 min walk
- Sandwell Academy 935m · 12 min walk
- King George V Primary School 1006m · 13 min walk
- Galton Valley Primary School 1332m · 17 min walk
- Holly Lodge High School College of Science 1572m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Pacific Avenue — Sandwell45
- De Marnham Close — Sandwell45
- Kenrick Way — Sandwell45
- Providence Street — Sandwell45
- Calley Close — Sandwell45
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.