Thynne Street
Sandwell, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £185,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
Safety score of 25 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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £185,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Thynne Street is located in Sandwell, near West Bromwich. Crime is a significant concern, with 764 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 303 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 414m away. The median property price is £185,000, though prices have fallen 33% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. 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 484m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Thynne Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- JD Gyms 553m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Edward Street Hospital 1117m · 14 min walk
- Hallam Street Hospital 1442m · 18 min walk
- abc travel clinic 1909m · 24 min walk
- abc blood tests 1910m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Overend Street Pocket Park 317m · 4 min walk
- New Square Eco Garden 550m · 7 min walk
- Dartmouth Park 681m · 8 min walk
- Kenrick Park 711m · 9 min walk
- Jubilee Sensory Garden 2012 757m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- King George V Primary School 485m · 6 min walk
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 601m · 8 min walk
- Lyng Primary School 1041m · 13 min walk
- Hargate Primary School 1378m · 17 min walk
- Eaton Valley Primary School 1381m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hope Street — Sandwell49
- Grainger Close — Sandwell50
- Astley Close — Sandwell50
- Kenrick Way — Sandwell50
- Hempole Lane — 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.
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