Hill Passage

Sandwell, England

Local high street Local high street, car-reliant Car-dependent Risk: Medium Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £81,750 with warm market liquidity. Strong 47% 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.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 47% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£81,750). But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.

Families
Fair

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%

Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but transport (10) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 47% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£81,750). But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £81,750, but transport (10) means car needed and safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

51
Liveability Score
Top 10% in SandwellTop 35% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 18 transactions

Things You Should Know

Car-dependent

Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.

Weak transport upside

Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.

How Life Works Here

Hill Passage is located in Sandwell, near Old Hill. Crime rates are above average, with 218 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 52% of reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 10 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (3), clothes (2), and restaurant (2). The closest is Joe's Cash for Clothes (clothes, 30m). The nearest public transport is 1,075m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £81,750, with strong growth of 47% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 181m 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 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (87)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Poor (10)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (55)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£81,750
Median Price
18
Transactions (2015–2024)
+46.7%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Joe's Cash for Clothes30m (0.4 min walk)
Silky Smooth Barbers34m (0.4 min walk)
The TayPot38m (0.5 min walk)
Spice King42m (0.5 min walk)
The Alachi International44m (0.6 min walk)
M Sajid News and Superstore45m (0.6 min walk)
Greggs53m (0.7 min walk)
Kate's Salon58m (0.7 min walk)
Glam Fashion Boutique63m (0.8 min walk)
hairdresser85m (1.1 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Hill Passage, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (3)

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libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Old Hill Rail Station rail_station1075m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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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