Somerset Road
Sandwell, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for young professionals (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and transport (20) may concern parents.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 65). and weak transport (20) narrows demand.
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%
Price (£226,500) and connectivity (transport 20) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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
Somerset Road is located in Sandwell, near West Bromwich. Crime is around average for the area, with 149 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 68% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 1,336m away. The median property price is £226,500, with a slight decline of 8% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 421m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 50 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
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 Somerset Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Hallam Street Hospital 910m · 11 min walk
- Carters Green Medical Centre 1471m · 18 min walk
- Edward Street Hospital 1785m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- Stone Cross Library 1153m · 14 min walk
- Hill Top Library 1383m · 17 min walk
- Central Library (West Bromwich) 1620m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Gengars Park 504m · 6 min walk
- Field 1 650m · 8 min walk
- Hall Green Open Space 854m · 11 min walk
- Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve 888m · 11 min walk
- Menzies Local Nature Reserve 975m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- All Saints CofE Primary School 422m · 5 min walk
- The Phoenix Collegiate 596m · 8 min walk
- Sandwell Community School 894m · 11 min walk
- Hargate Primary School 1074m · 13 min walk
- Hall Green Primary School 1183m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Stanway Gardens — Sandwell49
- Parsons Hill — Sandwell50
- Norman Drive — Sandwell49
- Law Close — Sandwell49
- Leslie Rise — Sandwell50
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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