Spon Lane South
Sandwell, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (poor). Price data (£160,000) 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.
Moderate investment case — 37% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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%
Moderate investment case — 37% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (35), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £160,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £160,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Spon Lane South is located in Sandwell, near West Bromwich. Crime is a significant concern, with 377 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 179 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). 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 709m away. The median property price is £160,000, with strong growth of 37% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 433m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Other | 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 Spon Lane South, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- abc travel clinic 998m · 12 min walk
- abc blood tests 999m · 12 min walk
- Edward Street Hospital 1604m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Smethwick Library 1625m · 20 min walk
- Oldbury Library 1684m · 21 min walk
- Oldbury Library 1703m · 21 min walk
- Central Library (West Bromwich) 1723m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Galton Valley Black Country Geosite 542m · 7 min walk
- Kenrick Park 631m · 8 min walk
- West Smethwick Park 977m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- George Betts Primary Academy 433m · 5 min walk
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 558m · 7 min walk
- West Bromwich Collegiate Academy 656m · 8 min walk
- Holly Lodge High School College of Science 863m · 11 min walk
- Lyng Primary School 880m · 11 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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