Parsons Hill
Sandwell, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £153,725 with stable market liquidity. Strong 40% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 40% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£153,725). But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and transport (20) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (20) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 40% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£153,725). But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £153,725 with transport trade-offs.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Parsons Hill is located in Sandwell, near Oldbury. Crime is around average for the area, with 125 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 56% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £153,725, with strong growth of 40% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 430m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 47 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Parsons Hill, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Worx Gym 1503m · 19 min walk
- Hotshots Snooker Club and Entertainments Venue 1552m · 19 min walk
- Bearwood Yoga 1905m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- Bleakhouse Library 431m · 5 min walk
- Brandhall Library 947m · 12 min walk
- Langley Library 1229m · 15 min walk
- Thimblemill Library 1924m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Parson's Hill Park 282m · 4 min walk
- Bristnall Hall Park 445m · 6 min walk
- Brook Park 671m · 8 min walk
- Barnford Hill Park 859m · 11 min walk
- Barnford Hill Black Country Geosite 943m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Bleakhouse Primary School 431m · 5 min walk
- Brandhall Primary School 545m · 7 min walk
- Oldbury Academy 570m · 7 min walk
- Q3 Academy Langley 914m · 11 min walk
- Moat Farm Infant School 955m · 12 min walk
Similar Streets
- Leslie Rise — Sandwell50
- Hancox Street — Sandwell51
- Arlington Road — Sandwell50
- Somerset Road — Sandwell50
- Conway Avenue — 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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