Croft Close
Tamworth, Staffordshire, England
Reality check: At £257,375, this is a premium entry point. Modest 9% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 9% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (32), safety (45), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 9% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (32), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £257,375 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (32) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 9% over 5 years, but environment scores only 32/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Croft Close is located in Tamworth, Staffordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 139 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 56% of reported crimes. 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 (Parkfield Avenue) is 146m away. The median property price is £257,375, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 130 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 218m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% within its district.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- CrossFit Tamworth 1014m · 13 min walk
- Claymore Gym 1390m · 17 min walk
- Snowdome 1428m · 18 min walk
- The Gym Group 1597m · 20 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1866m · 23 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Argyle Street Clinic 1778m · 22 min walk
- IVI Midland 1971m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Glascote Library 1453m · 18 min walk
- Wilnecote Library 1798m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Tameside Nature Reserve 908m · 11 min walk
- Entrance Marker 1525m · 19 min walk
- Town Wall Nature Reserve 1579m · 20 min walk
- Amington Inn Beer Garden 1760m · 22 min walk
- Platinum Jubilee Garden 1822m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Two Gates Primary School 218m · 3 min walk
- Hanbury's Farm Community Primary School 232m · 3 min walk
- St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School 711m · 9 min walk
- Kettlebrook Short Stay School 1177m · 15 min walk
- William MacGregor Primary School 1334m · 17 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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