Drake Road
Walsall, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £160,000 with warm market liquidity. Modest 1% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 1% growth, stable market.
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%
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 — reasonable liquidity, 1% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), 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 £160,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Drake Road is located in Walsall, near Bloxwich. Crime is a significant concern, with 327 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 129 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). 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 645m away. The median property price is £160,000, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 186m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% 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), 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Drake Road, with detailed information for each.
libraries (3)
- Bloxwich Library 360m · 4 min walk
- Blakenall Library 1122m · 14 min walk
- Beechdale Library 1945m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Promenade Gardens 137m · 2 min walk
- Bloxwich Memorial Gardens 137m · 2 min walk
- The Clock Gardens 208m · 3 min walk
- Bloxwich Park 269m · 3 min walk
- Leamore Park 841m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- All Saints National Academy 186m · 2 min walk
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich 350m · 4 min walk
- Sandbank Nursery School 360m · 4 min walk
- Elmore Green Primary School 486m · 6 min walk
- Walsall Academy 598m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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- Rockingham Close — Walsall50
- Park Road — Walsall51
- Dalkeith Street — Walsall49
- Harrison Street — Walsall49
- Parker Street — Walsall49
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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