St Ives Close
Tamworth, Staffordshire, England
Reality check: At £113,750, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (30/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £113,750, but safety (30) needs consideration.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 £113,750, but safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
St Ives Close 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 (Burns Road) is 189m away. The median property price is £113,750, though prices have fallen 10% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 440m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 52 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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 St Ives Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Gym Group 1372m · 17 min walk
- Snowdome 1484m · 18 min walk
- Bannatyne Health Club 1570m · 20 min walk
- PureGym 1585m · 20 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1730m · 22 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Albert Road Osteopaths 668m · 8 min walk
- Footsteps Treatment Clinic 671m · 8 min walk
- Chiropdy Podiatry Surgery 904m · 11 min walk
- IVI Midland 1823m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Wigginton Park 613m · 8 min walk
- The Leys 791m · 10 min walk
- Castle Grounds 1062m · 13 min walk
- Platinum Jubilee Garden 1168m · 15 min walk
- Warwickshire Moor Local Nature Reserve 1278m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Landau Forte Academy, QEMS 441m · 6 min walk
- Flax Hill Junior Academy 528m · 7 min walk
- Moorgate Primary Academy 532m · 7 min walk
- Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy 744m · 9 min walk
- St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School 853m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- St Margaret's Road — Tamworth52
- Old School Walk — Tamworth52
- Salter's Lane — Tamworth53
- Brunel Close — Tamworth54
- Laurel Bank — Tamworth54
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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