Blakebrook Close
Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£290,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Blakebrook Close is located in Wyre Forest, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 458 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 124m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £290,000, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 174m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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)
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Blakebrook Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- Kidderminster Hospital 550m · 7 min walk
- Nigel Kavanagh Chiropracter 991m · 12 min walk
- Himom Ultrasound 1001m · 12 min walk
- Worcestershire Liaison and Diversion Service 1035m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Blake Marsh Nature Reserve 609m · 8 min walk
- White Wickets Park 622m · 8 min walk
- Bewdley Hill Woodland 705m · 9 min walk
- Brinton Park 1150m · 14 min walk
- Puxton marsh SSSI 1270m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- St John's CofE Primary School 174m · 2 min walk
- Wyre Forest School 225m · 3 min walk
- St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School 939m · 12 min walk
- Sutton Park Primary School 1019m · 13 min walk
- Foley Park Primary Academy 1571m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bennett Street — Wyre Forest43
- Blakebrook — Wyre Forest43
- Woodfield Street — Wyre Forest43
- Habberley Street — Wyre Forest43
- Blakebrook Gardens — Wyre Forest43
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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