Market Street
Sandwell, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (below average), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Market Street is located in Sandwell, near Oldbury. Crime is a significant concern, with 641 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 344 violent offences were recorded (54% 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. The closest is a Garden at 38m. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 528m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. 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. Overall, this street scores 41 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Market Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- TeamSport Go Karting 592m · 7 min walk
- Earls Gymnastics Centre 602m · 8 min walk
- Flip Out Trampoline Arena 673m · 8 min walk
- Impact PT Gym 905m · 11 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Well Life Physiotherapy and Massage 1504m · 19 min walk
- Langley Vaccination Centre 1508m · 19 min walk
- Edward Street Hospital 1971m · 25 min walk
libraries (4)
- Oldbury Library 98m · 1 min walk
- Oldbury Library 115m · 1 min walk
- Rounds Green Library 1733m · 22 min walk
- Langley Library 1945m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Rocking Horse Park 219m · 3 min walk
- Broadwell Park 291m · 4 min walk
- Clayton's Orchard 961m · 12 min walk
- Brades Village Pocket Park 1052m · 13 min walk
- Marl Hole Park 1445m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- West Bromwich Collegiate Academy 1242m · 16 min walk
- The Meadows School 1265m · 16 min walk
- Langley Primary School 1422m · 18 min walk
- Hanbury Primary School 1567m · 20 min walk
- Lodge Primary School 1664m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- Freeth Street — Sandwell40
- Henderson Way — Sandwell44
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- Unity Place — Sandwell44
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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