Paternoster Row
Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
Safety score of 25 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 50, walkability 60). 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 (25), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Paternoster Row is located in Wyre Forest, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 458 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Bewdley Rd. Fish Bar (fast food, 37m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 111m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 422m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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)
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Paternoster Row, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- Kidderminster Hospital 387m · 5 min walk
- Nigel Kavanagh Chiropracter 559m · 7 min walk
- Himom Ultrasound 564m · 7 min walk
- Worcestershire Liaison and Diversion Service 585m · 7 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brinton Park 863m · 11 min walk
- Bewdley Hill Woodland 876m · 11 min walk
- White Wickets Park 1060m · 13 min walk
- Blake Marsh Nature Reserve 1093m · 14 min walk
- Puxton marsh SSSI 1209m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- St John's CofE Primary School 424m · 5 min walk
- Wyre Forest School 722m · 9 min walk
- Sutton Park Primary School 1115m · 14 min walk
- St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School 1173m · 15 min walk
- Foley Park Primary Academy 1316m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- B4189 — Wyre Forest43
- Little Hayes — Wyre Forest42
- Monastery Avenue — Wyre Forest42
- Hawfinch Rise — Wyre Forest42
- Knight Road — Wyre Forest43
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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