Shepherds Fold
Sandwell, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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 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 (45), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Shepherds Fold is located in Sandwell, near Blackheath. 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 67% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Porky's Pantry (cafe, 64m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 936m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Shepherds Fold, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Victory Fitness 341m · 4 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Rowley Regis Disability Centre 593m · 7 min walk
- Footworks Chiropody Clinic Ltd. 1486m · 19 min walk
- Complete Chiropody 1988m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Britannia Park 414m · 5 min walk
- Harvest Fields 887m · 11 min walk
- Higham's Hill Nature Reserve 1102m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Highfields Primary School 542m · 7 min walk
- Blackheath Primary School 633m · 8 min walk
- St Michael's Church of England High School 762m · 10 min walk
- The Westminster School 934m · 12 min walk
- Rowley Hall Primary School 1423m · 18 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.