Oak Street

Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, England

Local high street Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium Starter home Medium confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone. Price data (£87,500) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Poor

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £87,500, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

50
Liveability Score
Top 22% in Staffordshire MoorlandsTop 42% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 6 data sources, only 2 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Price data unreliable

Only 2 transactions recorded. The £87,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.

How Life Works Here

Oak Street is located in Staffordshire Moorlands, near Cheadle, Staffordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 333 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 182 violent offences were recorded (55% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 13 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (5), cafe (2), and fast_food (2). The closest is Fantis fish shop (fast food, 17m). The nearest transport stop is 29m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £87,500. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 205m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (93)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (50)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£87,500
Median Price
2
Transactions (2019–2020)

Other | Freehold | Market: cooling

⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Fantis fish shop17m (0.2 min walk)
Leek United Building Society24m (0.3 min walk)
Mace37m (0.5 min walk)
Tudor Cafe45m (0.6 min walk)
Francesco45m (0.6 min walk)
Cut above46m (0.6 min walk)
David Beaumont50m (0.6 min walk)
The Olive Tree50m (0.6 min walk)
The Summerhouse59m (0.7 min walk)
Ye Olde Oatcake Shop60m (0.8 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Oak Street, with detailed information for each.

hospitals (1)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (1)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Cross Street bus_stop29m
Oak Street bus_stop53m
Greyhound Walk bus_stop148m
Charles Street bus_stop168m
Tape Street bus_stop350m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
70% data uniqueness
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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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