Minewood Close
Walsall, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £147,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 37% 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: 37% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£147,000).
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (6/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 37% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£147,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (6/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £147,000, but environment (6) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 37% over 5 years, but environment scores only 6/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Minewood Close is located in Walsall, near Bloxwich. Crime levels are below the local average (65 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 209m away. The median property price is £147,000, with strong growth of 37% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 450m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 51 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), 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: stable
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 Minewood Close, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Bloxwich Library 1536m · 19 min walk
- New Invention Library 1994m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sneyd Reservoir Local Nature Reserve (Rough Wood Chase) 1180m · 15 min walk
- Bailey's Pool 1238m · 16 min walk
- Rough Wood Country Park 1465m · 18 min walk
- Wood Farm Nature Reserve 1480m · 18 min walk
- Oily Goughs Nature Reserve 1523m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Abbey Primary School 451m · 6 min walk
- Busill Jones Primary School 1258m · 16 min walk
- All Saints National Academy 1333m · 17 min walk
- Elmore Green Primary School 1423m · 18 min walk
- Bloxwich Academy 1894m · 24 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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