Cosens Drive
Sandwell, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (50) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (50) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 47% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£157,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £157,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Cosens Drive is located in Sandwell, near Cradley Heath. Crime is a significant concern, with 455 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 208 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 13 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), hairdresser (2), and cafe (1). The closest is Cradley Café (cafe, 62m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 473m away. The median property price is £157,000, with strong growth of 47% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% within its district. 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)
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Cosens Drive, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Complete Chiropody 786m · 10 min walk
- Footworks Chiropody Clinic Ltd. 1235m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Mary McArthur Gardens 285m · 4 min walk
- Mousesweet Brook Local Nature Reserve 748m · 9 min walk
- Saltwells Local Nature Reserve 788m · 10 min walk
- Codsall Coppice Wood Nature Reserve (Ancient Woodland) 1007m · 13 min walk
- Corngreaves Nature Reserve 1526m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Corngreaves Academy 724m · 9 min walk
- Reddal Hill Primary School 1158m · 14 min walk
- Old Hill Primary School 1217m · 15 min walk
- Temple Meadow Primary School 1622m · 20 min walk
- Ormiston Forge Academy 1656m · 21 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.