Marlpool Close
Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £192,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 60% 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: 60% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£192,000).
Weak across environment (35), safety (60), or school access (55). 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: 60% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£192,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £192,000, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Marlpool Close is located in Wyre Forest, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Crime levels are below the local average (43 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 43m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £192,000, with exceptional growth of 60% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. 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 327m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Marlpool Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- Nigel Kavanagh Chiropracter 1584m · 20 min walk
- Himom Ultrasound 1601m · 20 min walk
- Worcestershire Liaison and Diversion Service 1651m · 21 min walk
- Kidderminster Hospital 1733m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- White Wickets Park 704m · 9 min walk
- Blake Marsh Nature Reserve 871m · 11 min walk
- Puxton marsh SSSI 905m · 11 min walk
- Springfield Park 1381m · 17 min walk
- Bewdley Hill Woodland 1874m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School 328m · 4 min walk
- Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy 1160m · 14 min walk
- Wyre Forest School 1217m · 15 min walk
- St John's CofE Primary School 1383m · 17 min walk
- Wolverley CofE Secondary School 1998m · 25 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Delphinium Close — Wyre Forest51
- Beaulieu Close — Wyre Forest51
- Cygnet Court — Wyre Forest52
- Fulmar Crescent — Wyre Forest52
- Sandpiper Close — Wyre Forest52
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.