St Edward Street
Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £150,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 56% 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), 56% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£150,000).
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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 56% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£150,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £150,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
St Edward Street is located in Staffordshire Moorlands, near Leek, Staffordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 313 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 151 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (4), bank (1), and bar (1). The closest is Leek Building Society (bank, 13m). The nearest transport stop is 176m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £150,000, with exceptional growth of 56% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 379m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Other | Freehold | Market: warm
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 St Edward Street, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Moorlands House 270m · 3 min walk
- Leek Moorlands Hospital 1176m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sparrow Park 347m · 4 min walk
- Brough Park 444m · 6 min walk
- Westwood Recreation Ground 624m · 8 min walk
- Birches Gardens 783m · 10 min walk
- Pickwood Recreation Area 805m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Catholic Academy 380m · 5 min walk
- All Saints CofE First School 783m · 10 min walk
- Westwood First School 784m · 10 min walk
- Leek First School 878m · 11 min walk
- Springfield School 965m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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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.
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