Michael Road
Sandwell, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (poor). Price data (£151,250) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £151,250, but environment (35) is below average.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. 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 (45), environment (35), 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 £151,250, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £151,250 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Michael Road is located in Sandwell, near Smethwick. Crime is around average for the area, with 128 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 66% of reported crimes. 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 676m away. The median property price is £151,250. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, 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 197m away. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 9% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Michael Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- abc blood tests 122m · 2 min walk
- abc travel clinic 123m · 2 min walk
- Langley Vaccination Centre 1947m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Smethwick Library 881m · 11 min walk
- Thimblemill Library 1772m · 22 min walk
- Langley Library 1928m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- West Smethwick Park 419m · 5 min walk
- Smethwick Hall Park 631m · 8 min walk
- Galton Valley Black Country Geosite 786m · 10 min walk
- Galton Valley Black Country Geosite 816m · 10 min walk
- Galton Valley Black Country Geosite 922m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Holly Lodge High School College of Science 197m · 2 min walk
- Devonshire Junior Academy 560m · 7 min walk
- George Betts Primary Academy 750m · 9 min walk
- Bristnall Hall Academy 1525m · 19 min walk
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 1527m · 19 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.
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