The Rocks
Shropshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and transport (20) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and transport (20) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 20, 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 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside. and weak transport (20) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£300,000) and connectivity (transport 20) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
The Rocks is located in Shropshire, near Shrewsbury. Crime is around average for the area, with 86 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 44% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Lee Fung House (fast food, 84m). Public transport options are limited. The median property price is £300,000. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 19% within its district.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from The Rocks, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Jenna Blair Yoga 272m · 3 min walk
- Bannatyne Health Club 428m · 5 min walk
- PureGym 712m · 9 min walk
- Yogalicious 1382m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hereford Road Countryside Site 190m · 2 min walk
- Rea Brook Valley Local Nature Reserve 615m · 8 min walk
- Burrs Field Countryside Site 886m · 11 min walk
- Saint Julian's Detached Parish Churchyard 1275m · 16 min walk
- Abbey Gardens 1315m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Coleham Primary School 885m · 11 min walk
- The Priory School 1142m · 14 min walk
- Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery 1151m · 14 min walk
- Meole Brace School 1242m · 16 min walk
- Mereside Church of England Primary Academy 1706m · 21 min walk
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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