Holly Road
Sandwell, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £168,975 with hot market liquidity. Strong 41% 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), 41% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£168,975).
Safety score of 25 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: liquid market (score 90), 41% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£168,975).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), 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 £168,975, but safety (25) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Holly Road is located in Sandwell, near Blackheath. Crime is a significant concern, with 643 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 252 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 786m away. The median property price is £168,975, with strong growth of 41% over five years. Based on 66 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 464m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
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 Holly Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Rowley Regis Disability Centre 737m · 9 min walk
- Footworks Chiropody Clinic Ltd. 1385m · 17 min walk
- Complete Chiropody 1883m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Blackheath Library 291m · 4 min walk
- Cradley Heath Library 1945m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Egg 347m · 4 min walk
- Britannia Park 554m · 7 min walk
- Harvest Fields 903m · 11 min walk
- Higham's Hill Nature Reserve 1176m · 15 min walk
- Haden Hill Park 1356m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Highfields Primary School 464m · 6 min walk
- Blackheath Primary School 780m · 10 min walk
- St Michael's Church of England High School 879m · 11 min walk
- Temple Meadow Primary School 924m · 12 min walk
- The Westminster School 1040m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Highfield Road — Sandwell45
- Harper Close — Sandwell45
- Causeway — Sandwell45
- Beeches Road — Sandwell46
- Yew Tree Lane — Sandwell47
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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