Sherwood Close
Solihull, England
Reality check: At £540,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 14% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 14% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (7/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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%
Strong case: 14% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (7/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£540,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 14% over 5 years, but environment scores only 7/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Sherwood Close is located in Solihull. Crime levels are below the local average (70 incidents in 12 months). 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 918m away. The median property price is £540,000, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 17% 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 7 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Sherwood Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Fitness First 1806m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Olton Public Library 863m · 11 min walk
- Olton 905m · 11 min walk
- Hobs Moat 1775m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Olton Clock Tower Gardens and Park 1115m · 14 min walk
- Langley Hall Park 1215m · 15 min walk
- Olton Jubilee Park 1227m · 15 min walk
- Hobs Meadow 1458m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Oak Cottage Primary School 594m · 7 min walk
- Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School 844m · 11 min walk
- Reynalds Cross School 851m · 11 min walk
- Langley School 851m · 11 min walk
- Kineton Green Primary School 939m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Silhill Hall Road — Solihull50
- Broad Oaks Road — Solihull51
- Warstock Close — Solihull49
- Westbourne Road — Solihull56
- Sharmans Cross Road — Solihull50
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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