Swan Passage
Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England
Reality check: Quiet, accessible, and generally safe — suitable for retirement.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
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
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Swan Passage is located in Wyre Forest, near Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 552 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 224 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (2), bank (1), and hairdresser (1). The closest is Mimi's (cafe, 11m). The nearest transport stop is 164m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 479m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both retirees and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% within its district. 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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 Swan Passage, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Methodist Church Garden 56m · 1 min walk
- Villeneuve-le-Roi Garden 79m · 1 min walk
- War Memorial Garden 90m · 1 min walk
- Black Star Beer Garden 91m · 1 min walk
- Stourport Historic Canal Basins 377m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Stourport Primary Academy 480m · 6 min walk
- Burlish Park Primary School 906m · 11 min walk
- The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College 1010m · 13 min walk
- Lickhill Primary School 1296m · 16 min walk
- St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School 1540m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Sion Gardens — Wyre Forest53
- Warbler Place — Wyre Forest58
- Parkes Passage — Wyre Forest53
- Lombard Street — Wyre Forest51
- Raven Street — Wyre Forest47
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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