Gaol Square
Stafford, Staffordshire, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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 70, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (35), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Gaol Square is located in Stafford, Staffordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 1097 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 448 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area 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 and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 92m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. Overall, this street scores 38 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Gaol Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Stafford Rugby Club 955m · 12 min walk
libraries (2)
- Stafford Library 406m · 5 min walk
- Holmcroft Library 1721m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Kingsmead Marsh 482m · 6 min walk
- Victoria Park 555m · 7 min walk
- Kingsmead Marsh 613m · 8 min walk
- Astonfields Balancing Lakes 1322m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- John Wheeldon Primary Academy 565m · 7 min walk
- Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 694m · 9 min walk
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 711m · 9 min walk
- St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery 1014m · 13 min walk
- Blessed William Howard Catholic School 1069m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Red Lion Street — Stafford43
- Bull Hill — Stafford43
- Timberfields Road — Stafford43
- Blackberry Lane — Stafford43
- Ebony Close — Stafford45
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.