King Edward Close
Sandwell, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for retirees (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good with limitations — good daily access.
Workable for families, but safety (30) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £257,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (73) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
King Edward Close is located in Sandwell, near Oldbury. Crime rates are above average, with 172 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 53% of reports. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Causway Green Methodist Church (place of worship, 45m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 963m away. The median property price is £257,500. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 30m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. Overall, this street scores 49 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
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from King Edward Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Worx Gym 586m · 7 min walk
- Swim! 989m · 12 min walk
- énergie Fitness 994m · 12 min walk
- JD Gyms 1006m · 13 min walk
- Flip Out Trampoline Arena 1806m · 23 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Langley Vaccination Centre 1052m · 13 min walk
- Rowley Regis Disability Centre 1590m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Langley Library 858m · 11 min walk
- Rounds Green Library 1598m · 20 min walk
- Bleakhouse Library 1666m · 21 min walk
- Brandhall Library 1824m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sensory Garden 440m · 6 min walk
- Causeway Green Park 485m · 6 min walk
- Ashes Wood Park 520m · 6 min walk
- Brook Park 566m · 7 min walk
- Titford Pools Urban Reserve Park 719m · 9 min walk
schools (4)
- Causeway Green Primary School 30m · 0 min walk
- Oldbury Academy 724m · 9 min walk
- Langley Primary School 1063m · 13 min walk
- St James CofE Primary School 1395m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
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- Congregation Way — Sandwell53
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- Firs Lane — Sandwell51
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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