Hill Top
Sandwell, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £151,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 61% 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 90), 61% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£151,000).
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, 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 90), 61% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£151,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), 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 £151,000, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Hill Top is located in Sandwell, near West Bromwich. Crime is around average for the area, with 230 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Violent offences account for 37% of reported crimes. 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 778m away. The median property price is £151,000, with exceptional growth of 61% over five years. Based on 39 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 349m away. 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.
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: hot
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 Hill Top, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Boulder Central 1232m · 15 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Great Bridge Kidney Treatment Centre 1260m · 16 min walk
- Carters Green Medical Centre 1798m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Hill Top Library 168m · 2 min walk
- Great Bridge Library 1745m · 22 min walk
- Wednesbury Library 1852m · 23 min walk
- Stone Cross Library 1875m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Hill Top Park 279m · 4 min walk
- Balls Hill Playing Field 650m · 8 min walk
- Wyntor Lane Open Space 740m · 9 min walk
- Jesson playing fields 1178m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Hateley Heath Academy 350m · 4 min walk
- Moorlands Primary School 883m · 11 min walk
- The Phoenix Collegiate 1009m · 13 min walk
- George Salter Academy 1301m · 16 min walk
- Wodensborough Ormiston Academy 1307m · 16 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.