Cobden Street
Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £149,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 26% 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: liquid market (score 90), 26% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£149,000).
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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 26% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£149,000).
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%
Good entry point at £149,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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
Cobden Street is located in Wyre Forest, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 574 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 210 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 159m away. The median property price is £149,000, with strong growth of 26% over five years. Based on 40 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. 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 466m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Cobden Street, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- Kidderminster Hospital 228m · 3 min walk
- Nigel Kavanagh Chiropracter 691m · 9 min walk
- Himom Ultrasound 692m · 9 min walk
- Worcestershire Liaison and Diversion Service 698m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brinton Park 642m · 8 min walk
- Bewdley Hill Woodland 761m · 10 min walk
- White Wickets Park 1210m · 15 min walk
- Blake Marsh Nature Reserve 1214m · 15 min walk
- Puxton marsh SSSI 1428m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- St John's CofE Primary School 467m · 6 min walk
- Wyre Forest School 791m · 10 min walk
- Sutton Park Primary School 955m · 12 min walk
- Foley Park Primary Academy 1095m · 14 min walk
- St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School 1380m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Peel Street — Wyre Forest45
- Perrett Walk — Wyre Forest45
- Bewdley Road — Wyre Forest45
- Woodfield Crescent — Wyre Forest45
- Beechcote Avenue — Wyre Forest45
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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