Stationfields
Tamworth, Staffordshire, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £130,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £130,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Stationfields is located in Tamworth, Staffordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 953 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 438 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Caféxpresshop (cafe, 77m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Tamworth High Level Rail Station) is 108m away. The median property price is £130,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 47/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 42/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Stationfields, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Snowdome 907m · 11 min walk
- The Gym Group 964m · 12 min walk
- CrossFit Tamworth 1178m · 15 min walk
- PureGym 1604m · 20 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1648m · 21 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Chiropdy Podiatry Surgery 272m · 3 min walk
- Footsteps Treatment Clinic 409m · 5 min walk
- Albert Road Osteopaths 416m · 5 min walk
- Argyle Street Clinic 1115m · 14 min walk
- IVI Midland 1793m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Warwickshire Moor Local Nature Reserve 433m · 5 min walk
- Castle Grounds 774m · 10 min walk
- Amington Inn Beer Garden 799m · 10 min walk
- Platinum Jubilee Garden 887m · 11 min walk
- The Leys 1158m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Landau Forte Academy, QEMS 523m · 6 min walk
- William MacGregor Primary School 966m · 12 min walk
- Kettlebrook Short Stay School 1048m · 13 min walk
- Ashcroft Infants' School 1154m · 14 min walk
- Anker Valley Primary Academy 1248m · 16 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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