Cotswold Close
Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (below average), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
Safety score of 30 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%
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 (30), 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 (£0) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Cotswold Close is located in Wyre Forest, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Crime rates are above average, with 217 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 42% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 136m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Cotswold Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- 24/7 Fitness 708m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Vicarage Farm Heath LNR 560m · 7 min walk
- Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve (northern section - no access) 862m · 11 min walk
- Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve (southern section - limited seasonal access) 1265m · 16 min walk
- Brinton Park 1334m · 17 min walk
schools (3)
- Foley Park Primary Academy 915m · 11 min walk
- Continu Plus Academy 1100m · 14 min walk
- Sutton Park Primary School 1376m · 17 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.