Walker Street
Sandwell, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
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 £120,000.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Walker Street is located in Sandwell, near Tipton. Crime is around average for the area, with 102 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 53% of reported crimes. 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 741m away. The median property price is £120,000. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 495m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both families and first-time buyers. 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
Terraced | 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 Walker Street, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Tipton Dialysis Center 953m · 12 min walk
- Duggal's Chemist Vaccination Centre 1186m · 15 min walk
- Great Bridge Kidney Treatment Centre 1195m · 15 min walk
libraries (3)
- Glebefields Library 956m · 12 min walk
- Great Bridge Library 1317m · 16 min walk
- Tipton Library 1751m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Joseph Turner Playing Fields 307m · 4 min walk
- Jubilee Park 346m · 4 min walk
- Walker's Hall Park 727m · 9 min walk
- Sundial Park 777m · 10 min walk
- Horseley Heath 1044m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Jubilee Park Academy 496m · 6 min walk
- Great Bridge Primary School 533m · 7 min walk
- Joseph Turner Primary School 812m · 10 min walk
- Ocker Hill Academy 836m · 10 min walk
- St Martin's CofE Primary School 874m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Lilian Grove — Sandwell55
- Bridge Road — Sandwell49
- Anvil Walk — Sandwell55
- Cupfields Avenue — Sandwell55
- Hyett Way — Sandwell56
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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