Reservoir Road
Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England
Reality check: At £237,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 14% 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: liquid market (score 70), 14% 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 14% 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 (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£237,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Reservoir Road is located in Wyre Forest, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Crime rates are above average, with 217 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 42% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 134m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £237,500, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 16 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 260m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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: warm
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 Reservoir Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- 24/7 Fitness 1427m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Kidderminster Hospital 1112m · 14 min walk
- Worcestershire Liaison and Diversion Service 1776m · 22 min walk
- Himom Ultrasound 1794m · 22 min walk
- Nigel Kavanagh Chiropracter 1801m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brinton Park 613m · 8 min walk
- Bewdley Hill Woodland 1077m · 14 min walk
- Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve (northern section - no access) 1138m · 14 min walk
- Vicarage Farm Heath LNR 1240m · 16 min walk
- Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve (southern section - limited seasonal access) 1856m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Foley Park Primary Academy 260m · 3 min walk
- Sutton Park Primary School 844m · 10 min walk
- St John's CofE Primary School 1451m · 18 min walk
- Wyre Forest School 1675m · 21 min walk
- Continu Plus Academy 1822m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Marlpool Place — Wyre Forest45
- Hawthorn Grove — Wyre Forest45
- Gibbons Crescent — Wyre Forest45
- Beechcote Avenue — Wyre Forest45
- Crane Street — Wyre Forest44
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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