Clifford Road
Sandwell, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £147,500 with hot market liquidity. Strong 69% 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: liquid market (score 90), 69% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£147,500).
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 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 69% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£147,500).
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 £147,500, 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
Clifford Road is located in Sandwell, near West Bromwich. Crime is a significant concern, with 557 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 347 violent offences were recorded (62% 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 553m away. The median property price is £147,500, with exceptional growth of 69% over five years. Based on 46 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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: hot
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 Clifford Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- West Bromwich Leisure Centre 660m · 8 min walk
- YMCA YGym 1214m · 15 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Edward Street Hospital 913m · 11 min walk
- Carters Green Medical Centre 1143m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Oldbury Library 1072m · 13 min walk
- Central Library (West Bromwich) 1081m · 14 min walk
- Oldbury Library 1196m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Marl Hole Park 498m · 6 min walk
- Horton Street Pocket Ecology Park 668m · 8 min walk
- Lyng Park 750m · 9 min walk
- Rocking Horse Park 868m · 11 min walk
- Broadwell Park 900m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Hanbury Primary School 549m · 7 min walk
- Lodge Primary School 584m · 7 min walk
- Lyng Primary School 658m · 8 min walk
- West Bromwich Collegiate Academy 775m · 10 min walk
- Ryders Green Primary School 1129m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Coyne Road — Sandwell46
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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.
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