Farmhouse Close
Sandwell, England
Reality check: At £265,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 75% 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 70), 75% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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: liquid market (score 70), 75% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £265,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Farmhouse Close is located in Sandwell, near Old Hill. Crime levels are below the local average (32 incidents in 12 months). 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 418m away. The median property price is £265,000, with exceptional growth of 75% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% within 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Farmhouse Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Victory Fitness 1517m · 19 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Footworks Chiropody Clinic Ltd. 1101m · 14 min walk
- Complete Chiropody 1391m · 17 min walk
- Rowley Regis Disability Centre 1901m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Blackheath Library 1147m · 14 min walk
- Cradley Heath Library 1412m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Haden Hill Park 212m · 3 min walk
- Corngreaves Nature Reserve 653m · 8 min walk
- Codsall Coppice Wood Nature Reserve (Ancient Woodland) 707m · 9 min walk
- Harvest Fields 1609m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Temple Meadow Primary School 545m · 7 min walk
- Old Hill Primary School 878m · 11 min walk
- Highfields Primary School 1100m · 14 min walk
- Ormiston Forge Academy 1111m · 14 min walk
- Reddal Hill Primary School 1145m · 14 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.
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