Newport Street
Walsall, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
How Life Works Here
Newport Street 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 dominate reports. 343 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (5), clothes (2), and convenience (1). The closest is New Kebab Ranch (fast food, 27m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 218m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 17 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 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 young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Newport Street, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Walsall Urgent Care Centre 144m · 2 min walk
- Midwifery Led Unit 446m · 6 min walk
- Saddler's Health Centre 626m · 8 min walk
libraries (3)
- Walsall central 474m · 6 min walk
- Pleck Library 1652m · 21 min walk
- South Walsall Library 1764m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Church Hill Terrace 328m · 4 min walk
- Church Hill Memorial Garden 339m · 4 min walk
- Parkers Green Park 389m · 5 min walk
- Walsall Memorial Garden 389m · 5 min walk
- Dandy’s Walk Play Area 512m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- The Ladder School 187m · 2 min walk
- Blue Coat Church of England Academy 509m · 6 min walk
- Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School 625m · 8 min walk
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall 808m · 10 min walk
- Palfrey Infant School 944m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Park Street Arcade — Walsall56
- The Bridge — Walsall53
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- Dudley Street — Walsall52
- St Paul's Street — Walsall51
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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