Balls Street
Walsall, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (below average), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
Safety score of 15 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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 (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
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.
How Life Works Here
Balls Street is located in Walsall. Crime is a significant concern, with 2424 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 979 violent offences were recorded (40% 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 Ablewell Advice, Black Country Foodbank (social facility, 66m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 656m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 310m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Balls Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Foundry Gym 265m · 3 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Saddler's Health Centre 494m · 6 min walk
- Walsall Urgent Care Centre 682m · 8 min walk
- Midwifery Led Unit 920m · 12 min walk
libraries (2)
- Walsall central 336m · 4 min walk
- South Walsall Library 1954m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Chuckery Pocket Park 344m · 4 min walk
- Church Hill Terrace 353m · 4 min walk
- Walsall Memorial Garden 356m · 4 min walk
- Church Hill Memorial Garden 361m · 4 min walk
- Dandy’s Walk Play Area 514m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Blue Coat Church of England Academy 311m · 4 min walk
- Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School 354m · 4 min walk
- The Ladder School 401m · 5 min walk
- Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School 510m · 6 min walk
- Queen Mary's High School 616m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Marlow Street — Walsall42
- Bank Street — Walsall43
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- Small Street — Walsall42
- Town Hill — Walsall43
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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