Waterfront Way
Walsall, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £96,750 with hot market liquidity. Strong 13% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 13% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£96,750).
Safety (15), environment (26), and school access (35) are all weak. Not a family area.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 13% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£96,750).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (26), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £96,750, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (26) is below average.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 13% over 5 years, but environment scores only 26/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Waterfront Way is located in Walsall. Crime is a significant concern, with 803 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 441 violent offences were recorded (55% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 592m away. The median property price is £96,750, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 40 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 326m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Waterfront Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- World's Gym 327m · 4 min walk
- Ace Karting Plus Ltd 1358m · 17 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Midwifery Led Unit 327m · 4 min walk
- Walsall Manor Hospital 350m · 4 min walk
libraries (2)
- Walsall central 986m · 12 min walk
- Pleck Library 1342m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sister Dora Garden 736m · 9 min walk
- Old Birchills Park 746m · 9 min walk
- Reedswood Park 1043m · 13 min walk
- Bloxwich Road Park 1158m · 14 min walk
- Rutter Street Play Area 1164m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Birchills Church of England Community Academy 326m · 4 min walk
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall 696m · 9 min walk
- Reedswood E-ACT Academy 776m · 10 min walk
- Palfrey Infant School 1296m · 16 min walk
- Hillary Primary School 1423m · 18 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.
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