College Lane
Tamworth, Staffordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (poor). Price data (£140,000) 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.
Good entry point at £140,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
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
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £140,000, 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £140,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
College Lane is located in Tamworth, Staffordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 953 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 438 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is QTea House (cafe, 41m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Victoria Road Bus Interchange) is 151m away. The median property price is £140,000. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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: 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
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from College Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Gym Group 451m · 6 min walk
- Snowdome 533m · 7 min walk
- CrossFit Tamworth 1015m · 13 min walk
- PureGym 1028m · 13 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1070m · 13 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Chiropdy Podiatry Surgery 309m · 4 min walk
- Albert Road Osteopaths 320m · 4 min walk
- Footsteps Treatment Clinic 321m · 4 min walk
- IVI Midland 1214m · 15 min walk
- Argyle Street Clinic 1443m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Castle Grounds 196m · 2 min walk
- Platinum Jubilee Garden 314m · 4 min walk
- The Leys 747m · 9 min walk
- Warwickshire Moor Local Nature Reserve 952m · 12 min walk
- Tameside Nature Reserve 1359m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Moorgate Primary Academy 539m · 7 min walk
- Kettlebrook Short Stay School 797m · 10 min walk
- Landau Forte Academy, QEMS 815m · 10 min walk
- William MacGregor Primary School 1036m · 13 min walk
- Flax Hill Junior Academy 1408m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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- Common Lane — Tamworth46
- Market Street — Tamworth45
- Holloway — Tamworth45
- Middle Entry — Tamworth45
- Ankerdrive — Tamworth43
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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