Princess Parade High Street

Sandwell, England

Local high street Urban, active Well-connected Risk: Medium Urban convenience Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (15) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Poor

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

57
Liveability Score
Top 3% in SandwellTop 15% nationally
Low confidence Based on no transaction data, 5 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

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

Princess Parade High Street is located in Sandwell, near West Bromwich. Crime is a significant concern, with 480 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 285 violent offences were recorded (59% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 10 facilities within walking distance, including clothes (7), atm (1), and cafe (1). The closest is CC Uniforms (clothes, 59m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 220m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 424m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (75)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Good (60)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Excellent (84)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (50)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (55)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

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Nearby Amenities

CC Uniforms59m (0.7 min walk)
Styles78m (1 min walk)
Jeff Bains81m (1 min walk)
Cotton Club Fashion86m (1.1 min walk)
Jeune Diable Clothing94m (1.2 min walk)
Coffee Moments101m (1.3 min walk)
X Cite118m (1.5 min walk)
Beautiful Lady Boutique154m (1.9 min walk)
West Bromwich Post Office183m (2.3 min walk)
atm189m (2.4 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Princess Parade High Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (3)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) metro_station220m
West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro) rail_station226m
Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) metro_station560m
Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) rail_station560m
Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) metro_station667m
Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) rail_station669m
Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) rail_station932m
Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) metro_station933m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
57% data uniqueness
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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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