Rufford
Tamworth, Staffordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average). Price data (£312,500) 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.
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Weak across environment (35), safety (60), or school access (50). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£312,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £312,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Rufford is located in Tamworth, Staffordshire. Crime levels are below the local average (43 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 317m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £312,500, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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)
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: 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Rufford, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Fitness Hub 366m · 5 min walk
- Bannatyne Health Club 1444m · 18 min walk
- PureGym 1548m · 19 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1756m · 22 min walk
hospitals (3)
- IVI Midland 1719m · 22 min walk
- Albert Road Osteopaths 1798m · 22 min walk
- Footsteps Treatment Clinic 1805m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Broad Meadow Local Nature Reserve 794m · 10 min walk
- Wigginton Park 868m · 11 min walk
- The Leys 1120m · 14 min walk
- Castle Grounds 1804m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy 1162m · 14 min walk
- St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School 1245m · 16 min walk
- Moorgate Primary Academy 1385m · 17 min walk
- Flax Hill Junior Academy 1765m · 22 min walk
- Landau Forte Academy, QEMS 1871m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
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- Dorset Close — Tamworth46
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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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