Bridge Street
Telford and Wrekin, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Safety score of 25 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%
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Bridge Street is located in Telford and Wrekin, near Telford. Crime is a significant concern, with 432 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 171 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Coalport Tavern (pub, 42m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Cartlidge House) is 61m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 112m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 9% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Bridge Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1490m · 19 min walk
- The Gym 1922m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Hartshill Park 253m · 3 min walk
- Wombridge Park 872m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Oakengates Nursery School 112m · 1 min walk
- Wombridge Primary School 275m · 3 min walk
- New Road Academy 1540m · 19 min walk
- Teagues Bridge Primary School 1624m · 20 min walk
- Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery 1686m · 21 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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