Caldmore Road
Walsall, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £93,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 226% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 226% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£93,000).
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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 226% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£93,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £93,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Caldmore Road is located in Walsall. Crime is a significant concern, with 831 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 343 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Adam Shop Bakery (bakery, 18m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 557m away. The median property price is £93,000, with exceptional growth of 226% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 18 schools within 2 km, 16 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 339m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability. 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)
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: warm
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 Caldmore Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Walsall Urgent Care Centre 453m · 6 min walk
- Midwifery Led Unit 739m · 9 min walk
- Saddler's Health Centre 919m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Walsall central 739m · 9 min walk
- South Walsall Library 1425m · 18 min walk
- Pleck Library 1588m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Parkers Green Park 139m · 2 min walk
- Church Hill Memorial Garden 320m · 4 min walk
- Church Hill Terrace 327m · 4 min walk
- Walsall Memorial Garden 339m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- The Ladder School 339m · 4 min walk
- Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School 438m · 6 min walk
- Blue Coat Church of England Academy 448m · 6 min walk
- Palfrey Infant School 657m · 8 min walk
- Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy 788m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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- Caldmore Green — Walsall43
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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.