Junction Street South
Sandwell, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £120,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 51% 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: 51% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£120,000).
Workable for families, but safety (30) may concern parents.
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: 51% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£120,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £120,000, but safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Junction Street South is located in Sandwell, near Oldbury. Crime rates are above average, with 256 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 64% of reports. 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 730m away. The median property price is £120,000, with exceptional growth of 51% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 190m 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, above the district average.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Junction Street South, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Worx Gym 371m · 5 min walk
- énergie Fitness 526m · 7 min walk
- Swim! 591m · 7 min walk
- JD Gyms 612m · 8 min walk
- TeamSport Go Karting 999m · 12 min walk
libraries (5)
- Langley Library 430m · 5 min walk
- Rounds Green Library 1421m · 18 min walk
- Oldbury Library 1492m · 19 min walk
- Oldbury Library 1654m · 21 min walk
- Bleakhouse Library 1999m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Langley Park 173m · 2 min walk
- Oak Green Lodge Secret Garden 299m · 4 min walk
- Sensory Garden 530m · 7 min walk
- Vicarage Street Park 596m · 8 min walk
- Titford Pools Urban Reserve Park 642m · 8 min walk
schools (4)
- Langley Primary School 190m · 2 min walk
- Q3 Academy Langley 945m · 12 min walk
- Causeway Green Primary School 967m · 12 min walk
- Oldbury Academy 1091m · 14 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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