Gardeners Close
Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £165,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 48% 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: 48% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£165,000).
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 48% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£165,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), 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 £165,000, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Gardeners Close is located in Wyre Forest, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Crime is around average for the area, with 261 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 93m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £165,000, with strong growth of 48% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 248m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability.
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
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 Gardeners Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- Nigel Kavanagh Chiropracter 1015m · 13 min walk
- Himom Ultrasound 1031m · 13 min walk
- Worcestershire Liaison and Diversion Service 1081m · 14 min walk
- Kidderminster Hospital 1254m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Puxton marsh SSSI 568m · 7 min walk
- White Wickets Park 621m · 8 min walk
- Blake Marsh Nature Reserve 797m · 10 min walk
- Springfield Park 1041m · 13 min walk
- Bewdley Hill Woodland 1516m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School 248m · 3 min walk
- Wyre Forest School 911m · 11 min walk
- St John's CofE Primary School 956m · 12 min walk
- Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy 1489m · 19 min walk
- Sutton Park Primary School 1830m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hamilton Road — Wyre Forest49
- Kylemilne Way — Wyre Forest49
- Tomkinson Drive — Wyre Forest50
- Woodward Road — Wyre Forest50
- Willowdene — Wyre Forest48
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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