Crown Lane
Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England
Reality check: At £592,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 11% 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: 11% 5-year growth.
Safety (15), environment (18), and school access (30) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 11% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (18), and services (16) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£592,500) or poorly connected (transport 80). Not viable as a first purchase.
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 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 11% over 5 years, but environment scores only 18/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Crown Lane is located in Wyre Forest, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 850 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 341 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Next (clothes, 82m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Town Hall) is 159m away. The median property price is £592,500, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 39 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Crown Lane, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- Worcestershire Liaison and Diversion Service 165m · 2 min walk
- Himom Ultrasound 205m · 3 min walk
- Nigel Kavanagh Chiropracter 220m · 3 min walk
- Kidderminster Hospital 856m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Baxter Garden 864m · 11 min walk
- Brinton Park 1026m · 13 min walk
- Puxton marsh SSSI 1186m · 15 min walk
- Springfield Park 1208m · 15 min walk
- Bewdley Hill Woodland 1389m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- St Ambrose Catholic Primary 661m · 8 min walk
- St George's CofE School 920m · 12 min walk
- St John's CofE Primary School 992m · 12 min walk
- Holy Trinity School 993m · 12 min walk
- Foley Park Primary Academy 1432m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Griffin Avenue — Wyre Forest46
- Castle Road — Wyre Forest47
- George Street — Wyre Forest37
- St Andrews Green — Wyre Forest49
- Anchorfields — Wyre Forest37
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.
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