Lonsdale Road
Sandwell, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (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 15 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 60, 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 (15), 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 £110,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Lonsdale Road is located in Sandwell, near Smethwick. Crime is a significant concern, with 377 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 179 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). 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 796m away. The median property price is £110,000. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 165m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability. 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 Lonsdale Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- abc travel clinic 587m · 7 min walk
- abc blood tests 588m · 7 min walk
- Langley Vaccination Centre 1744m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Smethwick Library 1378m · 17 min walk
- Oldbury Library 1690m · 21 min walk
- Oldbury Library 1761m · 22 min walk
- Langley Library 1865m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- West Smethwick Park 405m · 5 min walk
- Galton Valley Black Country Geosite 648m · 8 min walk
- Galton Valley Black Country Geosite 900m · 11 min walk
- Kenrick Park 1058m · 13 min walk
- Smethwick Hall Park 1201m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- George Betts Primary Academy 165m · 2 min walk
- Holly Lodge High School College of Science 423m · 5 min walk
- West Bromwich Collegiate Academy 1107m · 14 min walk
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 1120m · 14 min walk
- Lyng Primary School 1384m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Meeting Street — Sandwell48
- Crystal Drive — Sandwell46
- Dawes Avenue — Sandwell46
- Bromford Lane — Sandwell46
- Argyll Way — Sandwell49
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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