Lychgate Close
Tamworth, Staffordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), 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 £176,000, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Lychgate Close is located in Tamworth, Staffordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 134 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 46% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 95m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £176,000, though prices have fallen 23% over five years. Based on 53 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 183m away. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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: 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 Lychgate Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- CrossFit Tamworth 985m · 12 min walk
- Snowdome 1466m · 18 min walk
- The Gym Group 1727m · 22 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Argyle Street Clinic 704m · 9 min walk
- Chiropdy Podiatry Surgery 1692m · 21 min walk
- Footsteps Treatment Clinic 1947m · 24 min walk
- Albert Road Osteopaths 1953m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Glascote Library 606m · 8 min walk
- Tamworth Library 1960m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Amington Inn Beer Garden 907m · 11 min walk
- Warwickshire Moor Local Nature Reserve 1399m · 18 min walk
- Tameside Nature Reserve 1715m · 21 min walk
- Castle Grounds 1880m · 24 min walk
- Hodge Lane Local Nature Reserve 1890m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Lakeside Primary School 183m · 2 min walk
- The Woodlands Community Primary School 557m · 7 min walk
- Oakhill Primary School 615m · 8 min walk
- Landau Forte Academy, Amington 802m · 10 min walk
- St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School 1104m · 14 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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