Elmhurst Avenue
Sandwell, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £155,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 46% 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: 46% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£155,000).
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 50, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 46% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£155,000).
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 £155,000, but safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Elmhurst Avenue is located in Sandwell, near Rowley Regis. Crime rates are above average, with 164 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 879m away. The median property price is £155,000, with strong growth of 46% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 461m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability.
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 5 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 Elmhurst Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- JD Gyms 1368m · 17 min walk
- Swim! 1374m · 17 min walk
- énergie Fitness 1440m · 18 min walk
- Portway Lifestyle Centre 1777m · 22 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Rowley Regis Disability Centre 380m · 5 min walk
- Langley Vaccination Centre 1930m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Blackheath Library 1157m · 14 min walk
- Rounds Green Library 1171m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Britannia Park 562m · 7 min walk
- Ramrod Hall Open Space 595m · 7 min walk
- Blackheath Park 794m · 10 min walk
- Ashes Wood Park 909m · 11 min walk
- The Egg 1147m · 14 min walk
schools (4)
- Blackheath Primary School 461m · 6 min walk
- St Michael's Church of England High School 530m · 7 min walk
- Rowley Hall Primary School 604m · 8 min walk
- The Westminster School 649m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Needwood Grove — Sandwell48
- Reservoir Road — Sandwell47
- Chillington Walk — Sandwell47
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- Florence Grove — Sandwell48
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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