Arthur Street
Sandwell, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £140,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 99% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 99% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£140,000).
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 99% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£140,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £140,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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.
How Life Works Here
Arthur Street is located in Sandwell, near West Bromwich. Crime is a significant concern, with 480 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 285 violent offences were recorded (59% 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 stops within reach. The nearest is about 189m away. The median property price is £140,000, with exceptional growth of 99% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 114m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 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 Arthur Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- JD Gyms 642m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Edward Street Hospital 1091m · 14 min walk
- Carters Green Medical Centre 1509m · 19 min walk
- abc travel clinic 1530m · 19 min walk
- abc blood tests 1531m · 19 min walk
libraries (4)
- Central Library (West Bromwich) 1180m · 15 min walk
- Oldbury Library 1898m · 24 min walk
- Oldbury Library 1930m · 24 min walk
- Smethwick Library 1995m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Kenrick Park 537m · 7 min walk
- Horton Street Pocket Ecology Park 580m · 7 min walk
- Overend Street Pocket Park 598m · 8 min walk
- Lyng Park 699m · 9 min walk
- New Square Eco Garden 864m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 114m · 1 min walk
- Lyng Primary School 589m · 7 min walk
- West Bromwich Collegiate Academy 605m · 8 min walk
- King George V Primary School 944m · 12 min walk
- George Betts Primary Academy 1040m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
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- Francis Street — Sandwell47
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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