Alvie Walk
Tamworth, Staffordshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £195,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 22% 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: 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£195,000).
Safety score of 25 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£195,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (14), 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 £195,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (14) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Prices grew 22% over 5 years, but environment scores only 14/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Alvie Walk is located in Tamworth, Staffordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 312 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 114 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Ashleigh Drive) is 321m away. The median property price is £195,000, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 343m 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 49 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Semi-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 Alvie Walk, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Claymore Gym 970m · 12 min walk
- CrossFit Tamworth 1487m · 19 min walk
- Snowdome 1958m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Wilnecote Library 1228m · 15 min walk
- Glascote Library 1301m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Entrance Marker 988m · 12 min walk
- Town Wall Nature Reserve 1035m · 13 min walk
- Tameside Nature Reserve 1478m · 18 min walk
- Beauchamp Road Park 1607m · 20 min walk
- Kettle Brook Local Nature Reserve 1897m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School 344m · 4 min walk
- Hanbury's Farm Community Primary School 514m · 6 min walk
- Two Gates Primary School 516m · 6 min walk
- Wilnecote Junior Academy 1107m · 14 min walk
- Lakeside Primary School 1208m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
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- Lindores Road — Tamworth50
- Lyon Drive — Tamworth51
- Lowes Drive — Tamworth51
- Leven Road — Tamworth51
- Redlake — Tamworth48
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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