Whitburn Close
Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England
Reality check: At £245,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 32% 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: 32% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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: 32% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by 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 (£245,000) 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
Whitburn Close is located in Wyre Forest, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Crime is around average for the area, with 107 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 298m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £245,000, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 345m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% within its district.
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
Detached | Freehold | 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 Whitburn Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- Kidderminster Hospital 398m · 5 min walk
- Nigel Kavanagh Chiropracter 1238m · 16 min walk
- Himom Ultrasound 1243m · 16 min walk
- Worcestershire Liaison and Diversion Service 1262m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bewdley Hill Woodland 235m · 3 min walk
- Brinton Park 871m · 11 min walk
- Blake Marsh Nature Reserve 916m · 12 min walk
- White Wickets Park 1004m · 12 min walk
- Rifle Range SSSI 1719m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- St John's CofE Primary School 346m · 4 min walk
- Wyre Forest School 458m · 6 min walk
- Sutton Park Primary School 547m · 7 min walk
- Foley Park Primary Academy 1223m · 15 min walk
- St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School 1404m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hill Close — Wyre Forest52
- Western Way — Wyre Forest51
- Washington Street — Wyre Forest53
- Highlands Close — Wyre Forest51
- Claughton Court — Wyre Forest53
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.