Imran Way
Sandwell, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
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%
Possible first step at £206,950 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (59) may be a compromise.
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.
Family score 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Imran Way is located in Sandwell, near Oldbury. Crime is a significant concern, with 578 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 213 violent offences were recorded (37% 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 507m away. The median property price is £206,950. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. 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 local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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), 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 Imran Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Impact PT Gym 500m · 6 min walk
- Earls Gymnastics Centre 669m · 8 min walk
- TeamSport Go Karting 966m · 12 min walk
- Flip Out Trampoline Arena 975m · 12 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Well Life Physiotherapy and Massage 1276m · 16 min walk
- Edward Street Hospital 1868m · 23 min walk
- Langley Vaccination Centre 1875m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- Oldbury Library 315m · 4 min walk
- Oldbury Library 472m · 6 min walk
- Oakham Library 1758m · 22 min walk
- Rounds Green Library 1839m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Rocking Horse Park 313m · 4 min walk
- Broadwell Park 562m · 7 min walk
- Brades Village Pocket Park 697m · 9 min walk
- Clayton's Orchard 904m · 11 min walk
- Marl Hole Park 1200m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- The Meadows School 881m · 11 min walk
- Hanbury Primary School 1346m · 17 min walk
- Newtown Primary School 1637m · 20 min walk
- Ryders Green Primary School 1751m · 22 min walk
- Langley Primary School 1771m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Salop Street — Sandwell44
- Junction Street — Sandwell45
- West Street — Sandwell45
- New Meeting Street — Sandwell42
- Tufail Drive — Sandwell42
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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