Dene Croft
Walsall, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 49% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Moderate investment case — 49% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), 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 £130,000, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Dene Croft is located in Walsall, near Bloxwich. Crime is around average for the area, with 143 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 59% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 188m away. The median property price is £130,000, with strong growth of 49% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 336m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% within its district.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Dene Croft, with detailed information for each.
libraries (4)
- Bloxwich Library 614m · 8 min walk
- New Invention Library 1647m · 21 min walk
- Beechdale Library 1843m · 23 min walk
- Blakenall Library 1887m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bloxwich Park 609m · 8 min walk
- Oily Goughs Nature Reserve 630m · 8 min walk
- Bailey's Pool 634m · 8 min walk
- Rough Wood Country Park 677m · 8 min walk
- Wood Farm Nature Reserve 757m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Busill Jones Primary School 337m · 4 min walk
- Elmore Green Primary School 441m · 6 min walk
- Sandbank Nursery School 614m · 8 min walk
- Bloxwich Academy 873m · 11 min walk
- Mary Elliot Academy 873m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Hilton Close — Walsall50
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- Central Close — Walsall49
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- Netley Way — Walsall45
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.