Waterside Crescent
Sandwell, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
Safety score of 30 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 50, 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 70, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£299,950) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Waterside Crescent is located in Sandwell, near Oldbury. Crime rates are above average, with 256 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 64% of reports. 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 492m away. The median property price is £299,950. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 447m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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)
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
Semi-Detached | 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 Waterside Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Hotshots Snooker Club and Entertainments Venue 492m · 6 min walk
- The Worx Gym 626m · 8 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Langley Vaccination Centre 261m · 3 min walk
- abc blood tests 1854m · 23 min walk
- abc travel clinic 1855m · 23 min walk
libraries (5)
- Langley Library 320m · 4 min walk
- Oldbury Library 1557m · 20 min walk
- Oldbury Library 1718m · 22 min walk
- Rounds Green Library 1733m · 22 min walk
- Bleakhouse Library 1848m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Langley Park 156m · 2 min walk
- Oak Green Lodge Secret Garden 215m · 3 min walk
- Vicarage Street Park 314m · 4 min walk
- Barnford Hill Black Country Geosite 598m · 8 min walk
- Barnford Hill Park 679m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Langley Primary School 448m · 6 min walk
- Q3 Academy Langley 714m · 9 min walk
- Moat Farm Junior School 1003m · 12 min walk
- Moat Farm Infant School 1003m · 12 min walk
- Oldbury Academy 1044m · 13 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.