St Paul's Street
Walsall, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), 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
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
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
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
St Paul's Street is located in Walsall. Crime is a significant concern, with 2424 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 979 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Jack & Ada's Cafe Restaurant (cafe, 11m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 161m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 353m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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)
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 St Paul's Street, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Walsall Urgent Care Centre 270m · 3 min walk
- Saddler's Health Centre 368m · 5 min walk
- Midwifery Led Unit 383m · 5 min walk
libraries (2)
- Walsall central 287m · 4 min walk
- Pleck Library 1832m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Church Hill Terrace 499m · 6 min walk
- Church Hill Memorial Garden 515m · 6 min walk
- Walsall Memorial Garden 561m · 7 min walk
- Parkers Green Park 652m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- The Ladder School 353m · 4 min walk
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall 530m · 7 min walk
- Butts Primary School 645m · 8 min walk
- Blue Coat Church of England Academy 648m · 8 min walk
- Queen Mary's High School 688m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
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- Dudley Street — Walsall48
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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.
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