Elm Road
Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England
Reality check: At £218,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 23% 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: 23% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 23% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
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Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £218,250 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Elm Road is located in Wyre Forest, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Crime rates are above average, with 165 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 56% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Simon Worthington (hairdresser, 92m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Cricket Ground) is 115m away. The median property price is £218,250, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 298m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 9% within 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
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 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 Elm Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- Worcestershire Liaison and Diversion Service 1017m · 13 min walk
- Himom Ultrasound 1053m · 13 min walk
- Nigel Kavanagh Chiropracter 1065m · 13 min walk
- Kidderminster Hospital 1854m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Baxter Garden 555m · 7 min walk
- Comberton Park 1024m · 13 min walk
- Broadwaters Park 1286m · 16 min walk
- Springfield Park 1312m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Holy Trinity School 298m · 4 min walk
- St Ambrose Catholic Primary 371m · 5 min walk
- St George's CofE School 373m · 5 min walk
- King Charles I School 552m · 7 min walk
- Offmore Primary School 659m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Lea Street — Wyre Forest54
- Yew Tree Road — Wyre Forest54
- Villiers Street — Wyre Forest54
- Cherry Orchard — Wyre Forest53
- Lorne Grove — Wyre Forest53
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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