Friar Street
Stafford, Staffordshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £119,950 with warm market liquidity. Strong 15% 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: liquid market (score 70), 15% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£119,950).
Safety score of 15 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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 15% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£119,950).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), 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 £119,950, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Friar Street is located in Stafford, Staffordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 328 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 154 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 131m away. The median property price is £119,950, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 269m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Terraced | 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 Friar Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Stafford Rugby Club 811m · 10 min walk
libraries (2)
- Stafford Library 873m · 11 min walk
- Holmcroft Library 1272m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Kingsmead Marsh 858m · 11 min walk
- Astonfields Balancing Lakes 969m · 12 min walk
- Victoria Park 983m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 269m · 3 min walk
- John Wheeldon Primary Academy 453m · 6 min walk
- Tillington Manor Primary School 1099m · 14 min walk
- Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1168m · 15 min walk
- Blessed William Howard Catholic School 1491m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Redhill Gardens — Stafford44
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- Old Rectory Road — Stafford44
- Cambridge Street — Stafford44
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.
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