Croft Avenue
Tamworth, Staffordshire, England
Reality check: At £245,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 53% 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: 53% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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: 53% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (41), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
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Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £245,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (41) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Croft Avenue is located in Tamworth, Staffordshire. Crime rates are above average, with 200 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 64% of reports. 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 (South Staffordshire College) is 201m away. The median property price is £245,000, with exceptional growth of 53% 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 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 137m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Terraced | 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 Croft Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Gym Group 1129m · 14 min walk
- Snowdome 1169m · 15 min walk
- CrossFit Tamworth 1549m · 19 min walk
- PureGym 1572m · 20 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1669m · 21 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Footsteps Treatment Clinic 357m · 4 min walk
- Albert Road Osteopaths 359m · 4 min walk
- Chiropdy Podiatry Surgery 508m · 6 min walk
- Argyle Street Clinic 1548m · 19 min walk
- IVI Midland 1793m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Warwickshire Moor Local Nature Reserve 819m · 10 min walk
- Castle Grounds 848m · 11 min walk
- The Leys 925m · 12 min walk
- Platinum Jubilee Garden 970m · 12 min walk
- Wigginton Park 1050m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Landau Forte Academy, QEMS 137m · 2 min walk
- Moorgate Primary Academy 567m · 7 min walk
- Flax Hill Junior Academy 767m · 10 min walk
- Ashcroft Infants' School 874m · 11 min walk
- Anker Valley Primary Academy 1094m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- School Walk — Tamworth55
- Blenheim Close — Tamworth53
- Summerfield Close — Tamworth51
- The Dell — Tamworth54
- Perry Close — Tamworth55
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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