Junction Street
Sandwell, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £143,500 with warm market liquidity. Strong 41% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 41% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£143,500).
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 70), 41% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£143,500).
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 £143,500, 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.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Junction Street 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 821m away. The median property price is £143,500, with strong growth of 41% over five years. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. 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. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. 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
Terraced | 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 Junction Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Impact PT Gym 285m · 4 min walk
- Earls Gymnastics Centre 716m · 9 min walk
- Flip Out Trampoline Arena 1157m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- Oldbury Library 625m · 8 min walk
- Oldbury Library 758m · 10 min walk
- Oakham Library 1441m · 18 min walk
- Rounds Green Library 1790m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brades Village Pocket Park 344m · 4 min walk
- Brades Green Park 628m · 8 min walk
- Rocking Horse Park 666m · 8 min walk
- Clayton's Orchard 787m · 10 min walk
- Broadwell Park 914m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- The Meadows School 542m · 7 min walk
- Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy 1107m · 14 min walk
- Newtown Primary School 1394m · 17 min walk
- Hanbury Primary School 1440m · 18 min walk
- Ryders Green Primary School 1737m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Salop Street — Sandwell44
- Beeches Road — Sandwell46
- Holly Road — Sandwell45
- Harper Close — Sandwell45
- Causeway — Sandwell45
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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