Celts Close
Sandwell, England
Reality check: At £230,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 27% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 27% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Poor transport (10) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 27% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Price (£230,000) and connectivity (transport 10) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (10) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Celts Close is located in Sandwell, near Rowley Regis. Crime rates are above average, with 164 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 71% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 1,240m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £230,000, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 3 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 356m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 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 Celts Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Victory Fitness 1142m · 14 min walk
- JD Gyms 1468m · 18 min walk
- Swim! 1480m · 18 min walk
- énergie Fitness 1551m · 19 min walk
- Portway Lifestyle Centre 1663m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Rounds Green Library 1053m · 13 min walk
- Blackheath Library 1182m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Britannia Park 654m · 8 min walk
- Higham's Hill Nature Reserve 664m · 8 min walk
- Harvest Fields 996m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Rowley Hall Primary School 357m · 4 min walk
- St Michael's Church of England High School 384m · 5 min walk
- The Westminster School 386m · 5 min walk
- Blackheath Primary School 771m · 10 min walk
- St James CofE Primary School 921m · 12 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.