Perrett Walk
Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £115,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 17% 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: 17% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£115,000).
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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 17% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£115,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), 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 £115,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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
Perrett Walk is located in Wyre Forest, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 574 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 210 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 60m away. The median property price is £115,000, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 435m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Perrett Walk, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- Kidderminster Hospital 319m · 4 min walk
- Nigel Kavanagh Chiropracter 599m · 8 min walk
- Himom Ultrasound 602m · 8 min walk
- Worcestershire Liaison and Diversion Service 616m · 8 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brinton Park 772m · 10 min walk
- Bewdley Hill Woodland 831m · 10 min walk
- White Wickets Park 1123m · 14 min walk
- Blake Marsh Nature Reserve 1145m · 14 min walk
- Puxton marsh SSSI 1296m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- St John's CofE Primary School 436m · 5 min walk
- Wyre Forest School 751m · 9 min walk
- Sutton Park Primary School 1054m · 13 min walk
- Foley Park Primary Academy 1226m · 15 min walk
- St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School 1259m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Peel Street — Wyre Forest45
- Grammar Close — Wyre Forest44
- Woodfield Crescent — Wyre Forest45
- Bewdley Road — Wyre Forest45
- Cobden Street — Wyre Forest46
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.