William Street
Sandwell, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (poor). Price data (£102,000) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £102,000, 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 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £102,000, 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.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £102,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
William Street is located in Sandwell, near West Bromwich. Crime is a significant concern, with 630 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 223 violent offences were recorded (35% 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 927m away. The median property price is £102,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The data suggests this area could appeal to first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search William Street in Sandwell on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from William Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Jules' Pool 821m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Great Bridge Kidney Treatment Centre 623m · 8 min walk
- Tipton Dialysis Center 1184m · 15 min walk
- Duggal's Chemist Vaccination Centre 1500m · 19 min walk
- Carters Green Medical Centre 1708m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Great Bridge Library 451m · 6 min walk
- Hill Top Library 1564m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Farley Park 578m · 7 min walk
- Great Bridge Roundabout 830m · 10 min walk
- Greets Green Park 847m · 11 min walk
- Sheepwash Park Local Nature Reserve 865m · 11 min walk
- Sheepwash Park Local Nature Reserve 867m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Newtown Primary School 851m · 11 min walk
- George Salter Academy 897m · 11 min walk
- Ryders Green Primary School 960m · 12 min walk
- Great Bridge Primary School 1145m · 14 min walk
- The Meadows School 1778m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- The Beeches — Sandwell46
- Charles Street — Sandwell47
- Addison Street — Sandwell47
- Railway Terrace — Sandwell47
- Ryder Street — Sandwell46
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.
Data updated: