Summer Road
Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £162,500 with hot market liquidity. Strong 40% 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 90), 40% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£162,500).
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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 40% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£162,500).
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%
Good entry point at £162,500, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Summer 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 174m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £162,500, with strong growth of 40% over five years. Based on 49 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 420m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 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: hot
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 Summer Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- 24/7 Fitness 1248m · 16 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Kidderminster Hospital 1282m · 16 min walk
- Worcestershire Liaison and Diversion Service 1962m · 24 min walk
- Himom Ultrasound 1980m · 25 min walk
- Nigel Kavanagh Chiropracter 1987m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brinton Park 798m · 10 min walk
- Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve (northern section - no access) 1055m · 13 min walk
- Vicarage Farm Heath LNR 1055m · 13 min walk
- Rifle Range SSSI 1089m · 14 min walk
- Bewdley Hill Woodland 1196m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Foley Park Primary Academy 421m · 5 min walk
- Sutton Park Primary School 932m · 12 min walk
- St John's CofE Primary School 1609m · 20 min walk
- Continu Plus Academy 1637m · 20 min walk
- Wyre Forest School 1817m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Frank Freeman Court — Wyre Forest46
- Gilgal — Wyre Forest46
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- Whittall Drive West — Wyre Forest46
- Barn Owl Place — Wyre Forest45
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.