Ballfields
Sandwell, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £84,000, but safety (30) needs consideration.
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 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £84,000, but safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ballfields is located in Sandwell, near Tipton. Crime rates are above average, with 210 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 51% 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 456m away. The median property price is £84,000. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and retirees. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Ballfields, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Jules' Pool 1260m · 16 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Tipton Dialysis Center 300m · 4 min walk
- Duggal's Chemist Vaccination Centre 658m · 8 min walk
- Great Bridge Kidney Treatment Centre 834m · 10 min walk
libraries (2)
- Great Bridge Library 436m · 6 min walk
- Glebefields Library 1896m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Lewis Street Pocket Park 53m · 1 min walk
- Great Bridge Roundabout 323m · 4 min walk
- Discovery Close Pocket Park 332m · 4 min walk
- Sheepwash Park Local Nature Reserve 501m · 6 min walk
- Sheepwash Park Local Nature Reserve 502m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Great Bridge Primary School 558m · 7 min walk
- St Martin's CofE Primary School 936m · 12 min walk
- Newtown Primary School 1018m · 13 min walk
- Jubilee Park Academy 1524m · 19 min walk
- Ocker Hill Academy 1778m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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- Providence Street — Sandwell51
- Leech Street — Sandwell50
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- Lewis Street — Sandwell52
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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