Hunt Drive
Sandwell, England
Reality check: At £271,750, this is a premium entry point. Modest 4% growth over 5 years. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 4% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Safety (15), environment (35), and school access (25) are all weak. Not a family area.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 4% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (35), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£271,750) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Hunt Drive is located in Sandwell, near Oldbury. Crime is a significant concern, with 641 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 344 violent offences were recorded (54% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area 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 392m away. The median property price is £271,750, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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 Hunt Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Impact PT Gym 566m · 7 min walk
- Earls Gymnastics Centre 742m · 9 min walk
- TeamSport Go Karting 951m · 12 min walk
- Flip Out Trampoline Arena 992m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Well Life Physiotherapy and Massage 1393m · 17 min walk
- Edward Street Hospital 1777m · 22 min walk
- Langley Vaccination Centre 1866m · 23 min walk
- Carters Green Medical Centre 1977m · 25 min walk
libraries (5)
- Oldbury Library 292m · 4 min walk
- Oldbury Library 454m · 6 min walk
- Oakham Library 1875m · 23 min walk
- Rounds Green Library 1917m · 24 min walk
- Central Library (West Bromwich) 1944m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Rocking Horse Park 219m · 3 min walk
- Broadwell Park 467m · 6 min walk
- Brades Village Pocket Park 803m · 10 min walk
- Marl Hole Park 1143m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- The Meadows School 973m · 12 min walk
- Hanbury Primary School 1281m · 16 min walk
- Lodge Primary School 1440m · 18 min walk
- Ryders Green Primary School 1716m · 22 min walk
- Langley Primary School 1772m · 22 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.