Devon Crescent
Sandwell, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £132,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 69% 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.
Strong case: 69% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£132,500). But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but safety (30) and transport (20) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (20) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 69% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£132,500). But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 £132,500, but transport (20) means car needed and safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Devon Crescent is located in Sandwell, near West Bromwich. Crime rates are above average, with 254 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 50% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 1,042m away. The median property price is £132,500, with exceptional growth of 69% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 446m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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: stable
Based on 8 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 Devon Crescent, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Hallam Street Hospital 1033m · 13 min walk
- Carters Green Medical Centre 1310m · 16 min walk
- Edward Street Hospital 1666m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- Hill Top Library 1151m · 14 min walk
- Stone Cross Library 1349m · 17 min walk
- Central Library (West Bromwich) 1512m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Gengars Park 440m · 6 min walk
- Field 1 563m · 7 min walk
- Jesson playing fields 808m · 10 min walk
- Wyntor Lane Open Space 986m · 12 min walk
- Menzies Local Nature Reserve 989m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- All Saints CofE Primary School 447m · 6 min walk
- The Phoenix Collegiate 589m · 7 min walk
- Hateley Heath Academy 722m · 9 min walk
- Hargate Primary School 996m · 12 min walk
- Sandwell Community School 1026m · 13 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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